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23 February 2012

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14 February, 2012

LAW

Lee and Priestley secure prestigious pharmacy relationship


Dispex has appointed Lee & Priestley as the preferred supplier of general legal services to its members.


Legislation

Ashworth Law wins record £142,000 PPI settlement

A Yorkshire law firm has won what it believes to be a record payment for a mis-sold Payment Protection Insurance.

LEGISLATION
Heavy penalties for employers failing on minimum wage

Failure to comply with the new national minimum wage increases which came into effect in October could cost employers dearly, according to a tax specialist.


tax

Taxman to target overseas property tax cheats

Two hundred tax investigators have started a major campaign to target tax cheat with overseas property, HMRC has revealed.

SOCIAL MEDIA
Yorkshire lawyers urge employers to keep pace with social media

Research released by DLA Piper indicates that employers are failing to keep pace with the use of social media in the workplace.


LAW

Sills & Betteridge in Skegness expansion move

Lincolnshire law firm Sills & Betteridge is to merge with Skegness' Norman Green Solicitors.


LAW

Kennedys honoured in Legal 500

The Sheffield office of international law firm Kennedys is celebrating after scooping honours in the largest and most in-depth survey of the UK’s legal market.

LEGAL
Irwin Mitchell tops Yorkshire legal charts

Mitchell has continued its impressive growth, re-affirming its place as a leading national law firm, and securing the number one ranking in six areas of law in the Legal 500.


LEGAL TENDER

Lupton Fawcett wins panel deal

Lupton Fawcett has won through a tough panel tendering process with Leeds City College.


government legislation

Cautious welcome for change in regulations

Government’s decision to ease regulations under the ‘red tape challenge’ have been welcomed by the Federation of Small Businesses – with a note of caution.


York law firm launches Licensing Group

York law firm, Langleys, has launched a dedicated Licensing Group.


DWF appointed to Halfords Legal Panel

Business law firm DWF has been appointed by Halfords to their panel of legal advisers following a competitive procurement process. DWF will be joining Pinsent Masons and Foot Anstey on the panel.


Lincoln law firm lands contract with Duchy of Cornwall

Wilkin Chapman has been appointed to work on a joint venture project to set up an anaerobic digestion plant.


QUALITY STANDARDS

New industry standard launched for SMEs

Business leaders, academics and councillors have helped to officially launch the Responsible Business Standard.


Legislation and regulations

Do you hate red tape?

If you think there’s too much red tape in the UK today, the Government would like you to tell them about it.


Leeds law firm warns of dangers of ‘DIY’ probate

Private client lawyers at Clarion in Leeds are warning of the risks run by people who attempt to apply for probate and deal with an estate without seeing a lawyer.


Legal sector on the up

The UK’s top 100 law firms have achieved relatively strong fee income growth of 3.9%, according to Deloitte’s latest Quarterly Legal Sector Survey. ‪


AGRICULTURE

Fair allocation of water "vital for food security"

The CLA discussed the question of water abstraction at the Cereals event in Lincoln.


Clarion hosts Bribery Act seminar

With the Bribery Act due to come into force on 1st July, Leeds law firm Clarion is hosting a breakfast seminar aimed at companies that do not yet have a policy in place.


Changes to pre-packs may lead to increase in liquidations

Government proposals introducing a three day notice period for pre-pack sales to connected parties could mean unsecured creditors lose out, as more businesses are liquidated instead of pre-packed.


Aggressive stance taken by HMRC to collect unpaid taxes

Chartered accountancy firm Watson Buckle are warning that an alarming aggressive stance is being taken by HM Revenue & Customs to collect unpaid taxes.


HEALTH AND SAFETY

Martin-Brooks celebrates site safety success

Roofing specialist Martin-Brooks is strengthening its commitment to improving safety standards by investing in the supervisory skills of key members of its team.


PENSIONS

Concerns for Yorkshire businesses' pensions

A pensions expert says businesses could be caught out after a survey revealed most are underprepared for upcoming changes in legislation.


Businesses warned of changes to tax payment rules

Chartered accountancy firm Watson Buckle are reminding businesses of changes to the rules for paying some of the most common taxes.


Concern for Yorkshire businesses' pensions

A leading Pensions expert says Yorkshire businesses could be caught out by new laws after a survey revealed that most are under prepared for upcoming changes in legislation.


Landowners must resist "strong arm tactics"

Landowners across Yorkshire must resist "strong arm" tactics by telecoms companies to accept lower rents for having mobile phone masts on their land, a property lawyer warns.

09 February, 2012

LAW

Trio of Clarion lawyers pass STEP exams

Three solicitors from Clarion’s private client team have passed the latest part of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners exams and are on their way to achieving the prestigious qualification.

06 February, 2012

LAW

Local solicitor joins Board of International Legal Network

David Colley of Bury & Walkers has joined the Board of World Link for Law, which is a leading network of international law firms throughout the world.

30 January, 2012

local government finance bill

Chance to spread business rates payment

North Lincolnshire Council has been explaining to businesses in its area the effects of changes to the Government’s Local Government Finance Bill, due to come into effect in April 2013.

30 January, 2012

scrap metal dealers act

Law will change to help beat metals theft

Within weeks it will be illegal to sell scrap metal for cash, and dealers breaching the Scrap Metal Dealers’ Act will face heavier fines.

27 January, 2012

company law

Company law comes under Red Tape Challenge spotlight

Companies have been asked for their views on how to tackle unnecessary bureaucracy in company and commercial law.

09 December, 2011

devolved powers

Cities may get new powers under plans outlined by Nick Clegg

Local Enterprise Partnerships in cities like Leeds and Sheffield could be given a role in the planning procedures to devolve power from Whitehall, according to Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.

24 November, 2011

employment law

Employment Law shake up

A shake up of employment law has been revealed by Business Secretary Vince Cable during a speech to the EEF.

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