Employment Tribunal claims fall by more than half

December 30, 2013

Figures released by the Ministry of Justice this month showed that claims for unfair dismissal (and other complaints) fell by up to 55% after the introduction of fees for the Employment Tribunal this summer. The Ministry of Justice’s most recent statistics showed a sharp drop in the number of claims made between July and August […]

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Have You Got What It Takes to Work in Commercial Law?

December 29, 2013

Do you think that you’ve got what it takes to be a corporate lawyer? If you have strong writing skills and an analytical mind, you could be just what the legal firm ordered. Be sure that you’re sure prepared for work in this area; don’t go into it lightly, or you might be in for […]

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Welsh firm fined by court after being prosecuted over health and safety breaches

December 20, 2013

A Welsh manufacturing firm has been fined by the courts after it pleaded guilty to a breach of health and safety regulations which led to injury to one of its workers. Easibake Foods Limited, a bread manufacturer based in Pontypridd, Wales, has been fined £14,000 and ordered to pay costs after one of its workers […]

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The Most Memorable Car Commercials in Recent Years

December 15, 2013

Commercials are almost an inevitable part of life. If you have a favorite TV show, follow the local sports team, or watch the local news, you will probably see your fair share of ads. Plainly put, there are commercials for everything from auto insurance to zinc cold medicine. Yet, even with the myriad products marketed, […]

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Tractor sales firm heavily fined after horrific injuries for worker

December 12, 2013

A Cornish tractor sales firm has been heavily fined after an employee suffered horrific injuries in an accident at work. B&B Agricultural Sales Limited was fined and ordered to pay a combined total of over £15,000 after one of its employees had an accident resulting in broken wrists, broken arms and skull fractures on 1 […]

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Enfranchisement For Freeholders: What You Need To Know

December 6, 2013

If you’re the freeholder of one or more blocks of flats, there are seemingly a million and one things to keep track of, and you need to be aware of the many legal issues that could occur between you and the leaseholders. But what happens when those leaseholders get together and wish to acquire the […]

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Healthcare firm ordered to pay over £260,000 after death in accident at work

December 2, 2013

A St Helens-based healthcare firm has been ordered to pay over £260,000 in fines and costs after it was found guilty of health and safety breaches that led to the death of a worker. TRU Limited was fined £170,000 and ordered to pay £82,145 towards the costs of the prosecution after Mr Peter Winchurch, a […]

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Setting Up A Business Partnership And Finding The Perfect Partner

November 28, 2013

If you’re thinking about setting up a business, you may be considering a partnership over a limited company. While this may be the best thing for your business (a partnership is easier to set up than a limited liability company and doesn’t have to be registered at Companies House), there are always things to consider […]

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Understanding Costs in Legal Translation

November 26, 2013

The demand for translation services within the UK legal sector has grown year on year. Lawyers are dealing with international clients as well as a multicultural domestic market; this has driven the need for documents to be translated; everything from witness statements to evidence to personal documentation now needs translating between English and foreign languages. […]

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The Workings of a Typical British Hospital

November 26, 2013

The British National Health Service (NHS) established in 1948 is one of the world’s truest forms of socialized medicine. Under the system, the British government provides medical service to individuals who then pay for services through their tax dollars. The system has both positive and negative aspects to it. While all appointments and medicines are […]

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