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Resolution launches pilot scheme to help separating parents reach own agreements
Resolution launches pilot scheme to help separating parents reach own agreements Chair of Resolution, Liz Edwards, has announced in a speech at the organisation's annual conference the launch of a new scheme, 'Family Matters'. The pilot [...]
Family Charters – protecting your family’s business for this generation and the next
Family Charters – protecting your family’s business for this generation and the next A well-drafted family charter can be an invaluable document for the smooth and successful running of a family business. The charter represents [...]
Elderly patient care quality concerns raised
Concerns about elderly patient care The Health Secretary’s recent statement on proposed future Social Care plans suggests that the ongoing debate in respect of how much the elderly are required to pay towards the cost [...]
A ‘Fully funded solution’ to social care proposed
A 'Fully funded solution' to social care proposed Care home fee exposure and proposed changes to Inheritance Tax thresholds are once again headline news, with the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, talking about a ‘fully funded [...]
Swap Claims – Mis-selling could cost banks £1.5billion
Mis-selling could cost banks £1.5billion The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has found that several banks have been breaching various regulatory requirements when selling interest rate hedging products (IRHPs) to small companies. As a result, your [...]
New Collaborative Law in Practice film
New Collaborative Law in Practice film SRB recently announced a new Collaborative Law service for couples affected by separation or divorce issues that we've called ‘Divorcing The Sane Way’. January also saw the start of a fixed-fee Options [...]
A guide to divorcing the sane way
Divorcing the sane way: A guide This is me – Kate, and I work as a qualified Counsellor. I help couples navigate the emotionally messy business of relationship breakdown and divorce. I’m also a Coach [...]
Are businesses taking increasing risks by offering credit terms?
Offering credit terms, is risky for business? Retention of Title – an effective remedy? In our current difficult economic climate, businesses are taking an increasing risk when supplying goods on credit terms. Whilst, commercially, a [...]
The elderly face losing “almost all of their wealth”
The elderly may lose “almost all of their wealth” The front page of last Saturday’s Telegraph (3/11/12) painted a grim picture, detailing how a rising number of elderly people face losing “almost all of their [...]
Civil Liability in Health and Safety at Work
Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill amended The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill (ERRB) has been amended by the government at the very last minute – at Report Stage – in the House of Commons to [...]
Reasonableness of restrictive covenants in employment contracts
Restrictive covenants in employment contracts In order to be enforceable, restrictive covenants in employment contracts must protect a legitimate business interest of the employer and be reasonable in scope. In the recent case of Patsystems [...]
Stone Rowe Brewer LLP are pleased to announce a merger with Richard Steer & Company Solicitors
Stone Rowe Brewer LLP are pleased to announce a merger with Richard Steer & Company Solicitors Stone Rowe Brewer LLP are pleased to announce a merger with Richard Steer & Company Solicitors, the Teddington-based law [...]
“Four out of five people say children should come first in divorce”
Children should come first in divorce Today is the start of Resolution's Family Dispute Resolution Week to raise awareness and promote the benefits of alternatives to court for separating and divorcing couples. http://www.resolution.org.uk/news-list.asp?page_id=228&page=1&n_id=190 Here is [...]
Richmond & Twickenham Property Bucking The National Trend
Richmond & Twickenham Property Bucking The National Trend It seems that hardly a week goes by without more gloomy economic news breaking. But if there is one piece of silver lining emerging from behind the [...]
New Collaborative Lawyers and Mediators service
Thameside Collaborative Lawyers and Mediators service A new leaflet has been made available, which offers specialist advice on divorce and separations to help reduce conflicts. Thameside Family collaborative lawyers and mediators can help your reach [...]
Employment Law Reform
Employment Law Reformed The Business Secretary, Vince Cable, has today announced various proposals to reform Employment Law. In particular, focusing on how to simplify, and clarify, the process of ending the employment relationship. Consultation commences [...]