News
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07/03/2008 Pensions - to split or not to split?
Pensions are assets and just like any other asset they should be taken into account in any divorce settlement. Although pension sharing orders have been available for many years now it seems that only recently the public have become aware of them. Pensions should never be overlooked as sometimes they are the most valuable asset.
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06/03/2008 Think Before You Buy – Owning A Listed Property
If you own or are planning to buy a listed property, you need to establish a good relationship with your local planning officers if possible, and to be aware of what you can and cannot do. It is easy to get carried away by the prospect of ancient beams and inglenook fireplaces but a little research beforehand will give you a realistic idea of what you will be able to do by way of renovation or improvement and hopefully enable you to avoid the clutches of the planning enforcement system.
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28/02/2008 In-house Lawyer Debates
LBC Wise Counsel’s regional events division, LBConnect is pleased to announce the 2008 Series of new in-house lawyer debates on value to be held in regional centres across the United Kingdom.
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28/02/2008 Legal Deal of the Month February 2008
The management team of Power Efficiency Limited recently acquired 100 percent of the leading energy management consultancy company for an undisclosed sum. Power Efficiency is a Sidcup based business providing risk managed energy procurement and carbon management services to businesses.
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28/02/2008 Collaborative Law article
It is pleasing to see the interest being shown by the public and by lawyers alike in the new legal process resolving family disputes – Collaborative Law.
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28/02/2008 DATA PROTECTION – making complaints
In my previous column the Government’s lost data discs provided a timely reminder about data protection law. But what can you do if you believe your data has been taken, retained unnecessarily or used for an unauthorised purpose?
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28/02/2008 1986 Act Tenancies – Tips and Traps
There are still many tenancies governed by the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (1986 Act). This article explores problem areas relating to the termination of these agreements. The notices to quit relating to Cases as mentioned below are those notices where the tenant has only a limited opportunity for successful resistance. Thus good legal advice for landlord or tenant is vital.
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07/02/2008 A data protection reminder
The seriousness of the Government’s debacle over the loss of two discs containing the personal information of 25 million people reminds us all to comply with data protection rules.
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07/02/2008 Debt Recovery for small businesses
Cash flow is vital to the success of any enterprise but none more so than the small business. A recent survey by the Asset Based Finance Association revealed that getting paid by their customers was the number one financial challenge for SME’s, with nearly 50% finding it difficult to achieve payment inside their credit terms.
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07/02/2008 Redundancy: earlier consultation necessary
Employers must now consult with unions / employee representatives much earlier than they have ever had to before as a result of a recent landmark ruling of the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
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