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The Nuttall review of employee ownership, which was published in July 2012, made a number of recommendations, some of which were recently implemented (including changes to the Share buyback regime and the introduction of Treasury Shares for private companies
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A new BBC report highlights over 750 incidents over the last 4 years which were completely preventable. These range from removal of the wrong body part to leaving pieces of equipment inside the patient.
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It is predicted the Jackson reforms will deliver a shock to the civil justice system from 1st April 2013 onwards.
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The Court of Appeal have refused to validate a professionally drafted Will, executed at solicitors’ offices by an experienced solicitor, based on the ground of want of knowledge and approval.
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With many schools still considering whether to take advantage of the freedoms that conversion to an Academy will bring, it is necessary for prospective Governors of the Academy Trust to be aware of some of the responsibilities that they will be taking on following conversion.
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In the case of Smith v Trafford Housing Trust, the High Court held that comments posted by a Manager on Facebook relating to his personal views on gay marriage did not amount to misconduct.
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It has recently been reported that only 15% of divorced women said that pensions were discussed as part of their divorce settlement (according to a survey by Scottish Widows in 2012). This is a surprisingly low percentage when a pension can be an extremely valuable asset, sometimes as and occasionally even more valuable than the matrimonial home.
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Many questions are often raised by clients wanting to know the difference between freehold and leasehold property in particular the practical differences.
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Statistics released today reveal that there has been a rise in appeals made by parents against decisions not to give their children a place at their primary school choice. For the original article please click here.
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It has recently been highlighted in the news that a lady named Georgina Ray is claiming to be the lovechild of Sir Jimmy Saville who passed away in October 2011.
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Cynthia Spencer Hospice "Make a Will Week" 14th to 18th May 2012. We have agreed a maximum of 6 appointments for which we will make no charge for straight forward Wills/Codicils written, with Clients to pay the Hospice at a reduced rate.
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The Rugby World Cup is the biggest tournament in the sport and after a superb season with Northampton Saints, Ben Foden is currently enjoying his first taste of the show-piece in New Zealand.
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Feed-in tariffs (FITs) provide a fixed payment for electricity generated on-site and for any unused electricity that is exported to the national grid. FITs are available to everyone and provide a financial incentive for small-scale green energy investment, such as the installation of solar electricity or photovoltaic (PV) panels.
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An update providing a quick guide to charitable incorporated organisations.
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