What is happening in the future regarding discrimination?
The Equality Act 2010, which has arisen out of numerous reviews starting in 2005, received Royal Assent in April ...more |
17 June 2010 |
Danger dust: firm in court
THIRTY-ONE people could have been exposed to asbestos because a company broke health and safety laws, a court heard. ...more |
17 June 2010 |
The coalition government
The coalition government is to review work place laws, what must we look out for? ...more |
11 June 2010 |
All change! A Coalition Special Edition – what to look out for
The coalition Government has stated in the coalition agreement that they will “review employment and workplace laws” for employers and employees. ...more |
3 June 2010 |
Equalities and Discrimination
Discrimination – when are employers at risk? ...more |
14 May 2010 |
Surrogacy, payments and parental rights in Britain
Couples who pay surrogate mothers could lose right to raise the child ...more |
10 May 2010 |
Biffa fined £280,000 over Newbury digger crush death
A company which runs a recycling centre in Berkshire has been fined £280,000 ...more |
23 April 2010 |
Dorset sweet firm fined £300,000 over employee's death
THE UK’s largest confectionery firm was yesterday fined £300,000 ...more |
23 April 2010 |
Additional paternity leave
In January, we outlined the draft Additional Paternity Leave Regulations 2010 ...more |
12 April 2010 |
Time off for training
If you have over 250 employees, don’t forget that from 6 April 2010 ...more |
12 April 2010 |
Aiding agency worker discrimination?
In May & Baker Ltd v Okerago, the EAT looked at how the Race Relations Act applies ...more |
12 April 2010 |
Tribunal powers and Whistleblowing
From April 2010, if claims includes an allegation that a protected disclosure has been made, ...more |
12 April 2010 |
ACAS
New figures from ACAS show that there has been an increase in the number of people seeking to resolve disputes ...more |
12 April 2010 |
Constructive dismissal
The Court of Appeal has handed down its judgment in the case of Buckland v Bournemouth University ...more |
12 April 2010 |
Vicarious Liability
A recent case involving the Roman Catholic Church is a useful reminder that an employer can be ‘vicariously’ liable ...more |
12 April 2010 |
Couples using overseas surrogate mothers 'may not be recognised as parents'
Couple who use overseas surrogate mothers may not be recognised as parents under British law if they are found to have paid fees, lawyers have warned. ...more |
6 April 2010 |
Couples who pay surrogate mothers could lose right to raise the child
High court could refuse recognition to people who flout law by paying disproportionate fees to a surrogate mother overseas ...more |
5 April 2010 |
Bullying in the workplace
The allegations regarding staff at Number 10 have brought the issue of bullying in the workplace firmly into the spotlight. ...more |
22 March 2010 |
Holiday during sickness could be carried over to the next year
We have reported on the saga of the recent case law on the subject of holiday and sickness – well the story goes on! ...more |
22 March 2010 |
Fitness for work
New guidance has been issued for the introduction of the “fit note” - replacing the traditional sick note. ...more |
22 March 2010 |
Changes to Terms and Conditions - Variation Clauses
If you need to change an employees’ terms and conditions of employment the starting point is going to be the contract. ...more |
22 March 2010 |
Uniform policies
Uniform policies can attract objection from staff for a range of reasons. You may well have seen this case, concerning a British Airways worker, in the news recently. ...more |
22 March 2010 |
Will your wishes count?
If you have made a will you may assume that the future management of your assets is watertight. ...more |
22 March 2010 |
Should there be a licence, beyond the current registration, for care home owners
Care Management Matters Magazine ...more |
1 March 2010 |
Time for time off
To pay or not to pay - that is the question
...more |
16 February 2010 |
Peak performance for hospice appeal
Walkers tackled the three peaks challenge ...more |
11 February 2010 |
CORPORATE MANSLAUGHTER and HEALTH & SAFETY OFFENCES CAUSING DEATH
The Sentencing Guidelines Council has today published its long awaited guidelines ...more |
10 February 2010 |
Biffa admits charges after Newbury man's death
Dennis Krauesslar was hit by shovel of digger at council tip ...more |
9 February 2010 |
The new paternity leave regulations
By Sue Evans, Partner at Lester Aldridge ...more |
4 February 2010 |
Legal 500 Recognises UK South Coast Law Firm Lester Aldridge As “Regional Heavyweight”
Leading Law Directory Legal 500 Confirms LA's position among elite regional firms ...more |
28 January 2010 |
2009 Employment review and 2010 preview
We look at the biggest employment law issues from 2009 and take a look at what 2010 will bring you ...more |
19 January 2010 |
M&S Store in Deadly Dust Claim
Marks and Spencers has been accused of exposing people to deadly asbestos fibres. ...more |
13 January 2010 |
Remuneration Trusts - Providing For Company Employees
Particularly in the present economic climate, companies are looking for more flexible options to incentivise their employees. ...more |
13 January 2010 |
Advice to Employers and the recent snow chaos
Businesses have experienced considerable disruption recently, as a result of the severe weather that the country has suffered. ...more |
12 January 2010 |
Can you have a good divorce?
Sometimes a parting of the ways is the only solution, but make sure it's done with the minimum of fuss, hurt and expense. ...more |
30 December 2009 |
Lester Aldridge consultant awarded honorary degree
Tim Ford, a consultant at Lester Aldridge and former University of Reading Council President, has been awarded an honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws ...more |
15 December 2009 |
Trouble at sea
Marine piracy is increasing at an alarming rate and with no international legal system for accused, prosecution is difficult. ...more |
11 December 2009 |
Business Immigration - the basics
Immigration has been a hot topic recently and in this month’s Alert we are giving a brief overview of the business immigration system. ...more |
7 December 2009 |
PRE-NUPTIAL OR PRE-REGISTRATION AGREEMENTS
On 2 July 2009 the long awaited judgment in the case of Radmacher v Granatino was handed down by the House of Lords ... ...more |
22 October 2009 |
South coast: moving on but still cautious
Law firms are leaving the recession behind and gearing themselves up for the Clementi roll out – some are even thinking about external investment. Jean-Yves Gilg reports ...more |
20 October 2009 |
Retirement dismissals at 65 – lawful (for the time being)
In a judgment handed down on 25 September the High Court has stated that the default retirement age of 65 is lawful. ...more |
20 October 2009 |
Dismissing employess with less than 12 month’s service - is it safe?
The qualifying period for bringing a claim of unfair dismissal is currently one year. ...more |
20 October 2009 |
Independent safeguarding goes live
The following changes introduced by the new Vetting and Barring scheme ...more |
20 October 2009 |
Sickness and holidays
In the case of Pereda v Madrid Movilidad SA C-277/08 the ECJ has come up with an extremely controversial decision. ...more |
20 October 2009 |
Employment Q&A
On 13 October one of our Managers asked for the day off on 26 October – under Employment Rights Act 1996 s57A(1)(d) ...more |
20 October 2009 |
Can you discipline over taking leave without permission?
Latest top tips on employment matters. ...more |
16 October 2009 |
The Articles Of
The final installment of the Companies Act 2006 is to be implemented this month. ...more |
1 October 2009 |
Asking the right questions
Typically it is employees that bring claims against employers. ...more |
18 September 2009 |
Are beards funny?
Ever been tempted to take a copy of your boss’s photo and draw funny pictures on it? ...more |
18 September 2009 |
Dismissed by post
A dismissal takes effect when the employee is notified of it. ...more |
18 September 2009 |
Lying claimants
Many employees bring claims to the Employment Tribunal even when they know their claim is unlikely to succeed. ...more |
18 September 2009 |
Sacked for smacking child at home
A nurse at a private school who was sacked for smacking her son at home has reportedly lost her Employment Tribunal claim for unfair dismissal. ...more |
18 September 2009 |
For those in a position to buy now is the time to pick up a business bargain
As always, one man’s loss is another man’s gain. ...more |
18 September 2009 |
The Pitfalls of Recycling Ships
Ships and shipping have been subject to regulations which seek to minimise pollution and environmental damage for many years. ...more |
9 September 2009 |
How to have a tidy death
Dying without a will is a recipe for a family disaster. ...more |
5 September 2009 |
Copyright – do you own what you pay for?
Businessmen and women make the very rational assumption that what they pay for, and often
a great deal of money for, they will own. ...more |
1 September 2009 |
Why is it so hard being an employer?
Well, there are many reasons. I will touch on a few of the main ones. ...more |
19 August 2009 |
Getting on top of copyright law
Don't assume a straight forward logic with copywright law. ...more |
18 August 2009 |
Company collapse - are you liable?
In very general terms, directors are not personally liable for the debts of a company. ...more |
13 August 2009 |
Philanthropist's contested will ruling only tip of rise in probate disputes
The children of a wealthy book lover have succeeded in their claim to her estate in the High Court. ...more |
11 August 2009 |
Sick Pay: don't be ill advised
Rayner Jones on how to deal with an employee who has been off sick for a long period of time. ...more |
4 August 2009 |
Moving To Marketing
Rebecca Ashling-Yates has become a marketing assistant at Lester Aldridge LLP. ...more |
4 August 2009 |
Map shows road to motivation
A Poole recruitment agency held a motivational breakfast seminar for a dozen of its clients including Lester Aldridge. ...more |
4 August 2009 |
Mediation Lawyer Appointed
An expert in landlord and tenant disputes has been recruited to help the with industry's pubco power mediation process. ...more |
3 August 2009 |
The push start - how to deal with being made redundant
Getting made redundant can feel like a dead end career-wise, but Jo Francis discovers that, for some people, it offers the opportunity to take control of their future ...more |
1 August 2009 |
Start Up Finance: Debt versus Equity
Ricky Sidhu, an associate at Lester Aldridge, a UK law firm, offers his advice to start up companies on the issue of raising finance. ...more |
1 August 2009 |
Move to pay egg and sperm donors could be challenged in court
Britain’s fertility watchdog could face a legal challenge ...more |
28 July 2009 |
Lesbian couple fight NHS over fertility treatment
A British lesbian couple have succeeded in obtaining IVF on the National Health Service after initially being refused on the ground of being the same-sex ...more |
27 July 2009 |
Lesbian couple win right to IVF on NHS
A lesbian couple will receive IVF treatment on the NHS after winning a landmark legal battle. ...more |
21 July 2009 |
Lesbian couple win fight for IVF on the NHS
A lesbian couple have won the right to IVF on the NHS after a legal tussle ...more |
19 July 2009 |
Health and safety: just common sense?
Health and safety is enough to cause the steeliest of entrepreneurs to shudder. ...more |
16 July 2009 |
Buying insolvent businesses
Take advantage of the recession: one man’s loss is another’s gain. ...more |
16 July 2009 |
Buying insolvent businesses
As always, one mans loss is another man’s gain. In the coming months there will be an increasing number of insolvent businesses up for sale at knock-down prices ...more |
16 July 2009 |
Lords – what a mess!
Following the European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) decision in January this year in relation to holiday entitlement for workers on long term sick leave ...more |
15 July 2009 |
Sir Alan Sugar - a sexist bully?
According to Hanna Sebright - yes. ...more |
15 July 2009 |
Serial claimants
Some people make a living out of bringing Employment Tribunal claims. ...more |
15 July 2009 |
Q&A
If an employee has less than 12 months service and is dismissed, can they bring a claim? ...more |
15 July 2009 |
As businesses cost cut, know your rights in the new world of work
Unpaid leave, four-day weeks and sabbaticals are all being used to avoid making redundancies, but are you obliged to take them? ...more |
12 July 2009 |
Semi-redundancy scheme: Brilliant or barmy?
The CBI announced earlier this week that cash-strapped businesses should be allowed to suspend employees' contracts for six months ...more |
11 July 2009 |
Sick Pay: Don’t Be Ill Advised
Rayner Jones, a partner at Lester Aldridge, a UK law firm, offers his advice to employers on long term sickness ...more |
6 July 2009 |
Big wigs in family law
Legal eagles swapped horsehair for a fashion wig and moustache ...more |
2 July 2009 |
Sick Pay: do not be ill advised
Advice to employers on how to deal with an employee who has been off sick for a long period of time.
...more |
1 July 2009 |
Investment in Dorset Property
In a £5.28m deal the building occupied by the Job Centre in Bournemouth has been secured by a consortium of buyers. ...more |
1 July 2009 |
The risks and rewards of acquiring an insolvent business
One way to prepare for recovery is to take advantage of the recession and buy an insolvent business. ...more |
1 July 2009 |
Five Years of Inspiring Growth
Poole based accountants and tax advisors, Inspire Professional Services, is celebrating its fifth birthday this July. ...more |
1 July 2009 |
Sick Pay: don’t be ill advised
Following the article in the Daily Mail on Saturday June 27th, entitled, “Council staff ‘sickies’ cost us £4bn a year”, ...more |
30 June 2009 |
Rule B : A change in procedure
Rule B, refers to Rule B of the Supplemental Admiralty Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (“Rule B”). ...more |
24 June 2009 |
These suits were made for walking
On June 26th 2009 LA lawyers Michael Giddins and Roger Woolley (aka the LA Striders) ...more |
16 June 2009 |
Sickness Absence – Frequently asked questions
When can employees claim SSP? This is a complicated area. I am not just saying that because I am a lawyer, it’s true! ...more |
9 June 2009 |
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act
This new legislation introduces a centralised vetting and barring system ...more |
9 June 2009 |
Your Employment Questions answered by our team of experts
Question - An employee has been given a written warning and has appealed to me – I am the Managing Director. ...more |
9 June 2009 |
McCarthy & Stone restructures
Bournemouth-based firm McCarthy & Stone has recently successfully completed financial restructuring with the assistance of local law firm Lester Aldridge LLP. ...more |
2 June 2009 |
New Corporate Partner at LA
Lester Aldridge LLP are delighted to announce that Grant Esterhuizen has returned to LA as a partner in the Corporate Team. ...more |
1 June 2009 |
Would more generous parental leave actually be worse for employees?
Yes says Sue Evans, partner with law firm Lester Aldridge LLP ...more |
31 May 2009 |
Property Investment Strength in Dorset
In a £5.28 million deal the building occupied by the Job Centre in Bournemouth has been secured by a consortium of buyers. ...more |
27 May 2009 |
Consultant joins LA
South Coast law firm Lester Aldridge LLP are delighted to welcome Chris Sommerfelt ...more |
27 May 2009 |
Business Tenants – beware of your Stamp Duty Land Tax liability
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is payable on transactions completed after 1st December 2003. ...more |
21 May 2009 |
Sickness Absence – Common problems and how to deal with them
Coping with staff sickness absence can be a major headache for businesses. Dismissal is always a last resort. ...more |
18 May 2009 |
Can employees bring a lawyer to a disciplinary hearing?
Employees have the statutory right to be accompanied at disciplinary hearings by a work colleague or trade union official. ...more |
18 May 2009 |
Your Employment Questions answered by our team of experts
Question. My workers are contracted to work 40 hours per week - these are their normal hours of work. ...more |
18 May 2009 |
Take advantage while the market is low
Long residential leaseholders should take advantage of the lower property prices now in order to extend the lease of their flat. ...more |
13 May 2009 |
Leaping Lawyers
Vicky Jones, Andrew Corke, Jo Banks and Dan Pavlou successfully completed 13 000ft tandem skydives ...more |
13 May 2009 |
Partner Promotion at LA
Ann Hedges has been promoted to partner at South Coast law firm Lester Aldridge LLP. ...more |
12 May 2009 |
Divorce by Media – Whatever Next?
The decision to allow the press into our family courts is setting a dangerous precedent, according to leading family lawyer John Randle. ...more |
27 April 2009 |
Piracy in the Gulf of Aden – General Average Clauses
Somalian pirates appear to be receiving as much publicity about their activities in 2009 as they were in 2008. ...more |
27 April 2009 |
LA Leapers take the plunge
Staff at Lester Aldridge LLP will reach dizzying heights on 3rd May – all in the aid of Dorset based charity Julia’s House. ...more |
24 April 2009 |
Making planning deals work in the recession
As the impact of the recession continues to reverberate throughout the property sector, ...more |
20 April 2009 |
Planning Appeals – Who Pays?
It has always been accepted that, unless a party has acted unreasonably, ...more |
20 April 2009 |
Changing terms and conditions
These are difficult times. What if you need to save money, but you don’t want to lose people? ...more |
17 April 2009 |
Without Prejudice
What does it mean? How can I use it to settle disputes in the workplace? ...more |
17 April 2009 |
Concerned for the environment?
Is this a religion or a belief? Yes, according to a London Employment Tribunal. ...more |
15 April 2009 |
Guilty or not guilty?
If an employee does not admit that they are guilty of misconduct and the evidence is not conclusive – how can the employer decide whether they are guilty or not guilty? ...more |
15 April 2009 |
Don’t miss these changes!
April brings a number of changes to the law which employers should make a note of. ...more |
15 April 2009 |
Rejecting applicants
Recruiting staff is a treacherous pursuit for employers, as one UK law firm has recently been reminded. ...more |
15 April 2009 |
LA Nominated in tenth Credit Today Awards
Lester Aldridge LLP are delighted to announce their Fast Track Debt team have been nominated for the 2009 Credit Today Awards. ...more |
8 April 2009 |
Taking advantage of the recession: buying insolvent businesses
As always, one man’s loss is another man’s gain. ...more |
7 April 2009 |
Five things every charity trustee should know!
Charities are expected to have an induction programme to introduce new trustees to the charity. ...more |
1 April 2009 |
World Intellectual Property Day – A time to think about your intellectual property
April 26 is world intellectual property day. The focus this year is on promoting green innovation as the key to a secure future. ...more |
1 April 2009 |
Protecting charitable legacies
The writer, Isaac Asimov, once said, “life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome.” ...more |
1 April 2009 |
Rent reviews : unwelcome news for former tenants
The House of Lords has overturned an earlier Court of Appeal decision ...more |
1 April 2009 |
Save costs – think laterally…
Empty units mean a drop in income, a drop in investment value (so difficulties with funders) and the spectre of empty property rates. ...more |
1 April 2009 |
LA named in the Citywealth Leaders List 2009
Lester Aldridge LLP are delighted to announce the inclusion of 3 of their partners in the 2009 Citywealth Leaders List. ...more |
1 April 2009 |
New “Gas Safe Register” to replace CORGI scheme
From 1 April 2009 the CORGI gas installer registration scheme will be replaced by a new gas safety accreditation scheme called the “Gas Safe Register”. ...more |
31 March 2009 |
Agreeing an informal dismissal
Without prejudice' discussion with employees can ease the termination process, says Rayner Jones. ...more |
20 March 2009 |
Home Information Packs get a spring clean
From April 6th 2009, if you're involved in selling a home there are changes to the rules on Home Information Packs (HIP). ...more |
19 March 2009 |
The Dorset Housing Market
46 people attended the fourth Bournemouth Property Association event, hosted by Natwest. ...more |
12 March 2009 |
Changing terms & conditions
These are difficult times. What if you need to save money, but you don’t want to lose people? Can you ask staff to reduce their working hours?
...more |
11 March 2009 |
Bye-bye statutory dismissal procedures!
Just as we have all finally got our heads around the statutory dispute resolution procedures – they are being binned.
...more |
11 March 2009 |
Your Questions answered by our Employment team
One of our employees was dismissed a week or two ago and they have now appealed to me in writing. I am the Managing Director. ...more |
11 March 2009 |
Every cloud has a silver lining
John Milton’s masque Comus, written in 1634, gave rise to the current proverb with the lines ...more |
4 March 2009 |
Cohabitation agreements and pre-marital agreements - a luxury or an essential?
Your daughter Miss Sensible (if only!) announces that she is going to live with her boyfriend. ...more |
4 March 2009 |
Will bagging a bargain mean a DIY disaster?
This year, the January sales started in November, with many famous High Street shops slashing their prices in an effort to increase sales.
...more |
4 March 2009 |
Clubs and charities - can “innocent” trustees and members become criminals?
Yes, they can! ...more |
4 March 2009 |
Intestacy rules change
The government has increased the amount that a surviving spouse or civil partner will receive when someone dies without a will (intestate). ...more |
4 March 2009 |
Skeletons!
Do you have any tax skeletons lurking in your cupboard? ...more |
4 March 2009 |
Protect the value of your business by reviewing shareholder and partnership agreements, urges Lester Aldridge LLP
Business owners urged to regularly review their shareholder and partnership agreements and assurance policies in order to protect the value of their business. ...more |
3 March 2009 |
Smartie Pants!
South Coast law firm, Lester Aldridge LLP, are on a mission to prove they are Smartie Pants. ...more |
2 March 2009 |
LA Strengthens International Links
South Coast law firm Lester Aldridge LLP is now officially and International law firm, having opened a Paris office. ...more |
1 March 2009 |
Dispute over Hampshire millionaire’s £13 million estate
The sudden death of a long term partner would be difficult enough to deal with. ...more |
25 February 2009 |
Time to preserve your assets?
For most people their single largest investment is in bricks and mortar. ...more |
18 February 2009 |
When is a bonus scheme truly 'discretionary'?
In a recent case involving Boots Company plc ...more |
13 February 2009 |
TUPE – Can it apply to teams of accountants, insolvency practitioners etc moving to rival firms?
In short, yes. TUPE is a complicated area of law. ...more |
13 February 2009 |
New Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups legislation
On 12 October 2009, a new scheme will be launched aimed at vetting individuals who pose a risk of harm to children ...more |
13 February 2009 |
Holiday for sick workers
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has added even more misery to employers who are already facing the gloomy state of the UK economy. ...more |
13 February 2009 |
Another win for LA!
Another win for LA! ...more |
9 February 2009 |
Who do you trust?
A 63 year old businessman, John Whitehall, was jailed last month for stealing over £80,000 from his late mother. ...more |
6 February 2009 |
New filing penalties introduced by Companies House
Companies House are giving directors more of an incentive to file their company accounts on time by increasing the late filing penalties. ...more |
5 February 2009 |
Opportunities in the UK property market
“Buy land, they have stopped making it”
Mark Twain
...more |
4 February 2009 |
Shifting Cargo - Who is responsible?
Shifting Cargo - Who is responsible? ...more |
2 February 2009 |
15 year old law to be changed!
15 year old law to be changed! ...more |
2 February 2009 |
LA and 3NRG
LA and 3NRG ...more |
2 February 2009 |
Husband convicted of forging wife's will
Husband convicted of forging wife's will ...more |
2 February 2009 |
Recent legal developments
Director’s personal liability for company's debts ...more |
30 January 2009 |
Bridgend project is the first in the UK to get green light on municipal waste to clean energy plant
3NRG has become the first company in the UK to acquire the necessary regulatory licences to operate an integrated mechanical heat treatment with power plant at Tythegston ...more |
22 January 2009 |
Husband convicted of forging wife’s will
A 73 year old man has been convicted of forging his wife’s signature on her will so that he could to benefit from her £330,000 estate. ...more |
19 January 2009 |
Religious Discrimination & same-sex couples
This is a fascinating case in which the EAT had to consider a conflict between the religious and sexual orientation discrimination laws. ...more |
13 January 2009 |
Working hours update
An update on working hours... ...more |
13 January 2009 |
Client Profile - Winterhalter UK Ltd
As our client base continues to grow in other areas of the country, we examine an innovative and progressive company based in Buckinghamshire. ...more |
13 January 2009 |
New Years Resolutions
THIS IS, BY DEFAULT, THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ME ...more |
12 January 2009 |
You can get something for nothing!
Officially launching on the 22nd January 2009 is the Business Mentoring Programme from Lester Aldridge LLP! ...more |
5 January 2009 |
I leave everything to……the dog!
Picture the scene - a very wealthy family member has died and the family gather as contents of their will are disclosed. ...more |
5 January 2009 |
Christmas parties – do’s and don’ts
The Christmas Party season has arrived! ...more |
5 December 2008 |
2009 – An Employment Odyssey?
2009 – An Employment Odyssey? ...more |
17 November 2008 |
Your Questions answered by our team of experts
Your Questions answered by our team of experts
...more |
17 November 2008 |
Sexual Harassment – Russian style
Sexual Harassment – Russian style ...more |
15 October 2008 |
Get on with it!
Get on with it! ...more |
15 October 2008 |
Companies Act 2006 1 October 2008 Implementation
Companies Act 2006 1 October 2008 Implementation ...more |
15 October 2008 |
Time off to care for dependants – important development
Time off to care for dependants – important development ...more |
15 October 2008 |
The highway code of Employment Law- An Employment Law update of 2008 and preview of 2009
The highway code of Employment Law
An Employment Law update of 2008 and preview of 2009 ...more |
15 October 2008 |
Personal liability of Directors and Managers
Personal liability of Directors and Managers ...more |
15 October 2008 |
Your Questions answered by our team of experts
Your Questions answered by our team of experts ...more |
15 October 2008 |
Redundancy planning
Redundancy planning ...more |
8 September 2008 |
Date of termination
Date of termination
...more |
8 September 2008 |
“No show” clause in Contract of Employment
“No show” clause in Contract of Employment ...more |
8 September 2008 |
POVA List
POVA List ...more |
8 September 2008 |
Your Questions answered by our team of experts
Your Questions answered by our team of experts ...more |
8 September 2008 |
What difference does a day make? Just 24 hours?
What difference does a day make? Just 24 hours?
...more |
19 August 2008 |
Inappropriate sexual comments
Inappropriate sexual comments ...more |
19 August 2008 |
Maternity – October 2008 New Rules
Maternity – October 2008 New Rules ...more |
19 August 2008 |
Redundancy and Maternity leave
Redundancy and Maternity leave ...more |
19 August 2008 |
I only had one or two pints!
I only had one or two pints! ...more |
19 August 2008 |
Your Questions answered by our team of experts
Your Questions answered by our team of experts ...more |
19 August 2008 |
The hair stylist who wouldn’t take off her head scarf
The hair stylist who wouldn’t take off her head scarf ...more |
25 July 2008 |
Sexual harassment – who do I believe?
Sexual harassment – who do I believe? ...more |
25 July 2008 |
Disciplinary hearings – you have to warn them!
Disciplinary hearings – you have to warn them! ...more |
25 July 2008 |
Client Profile - James Brearley & Sons Limited
Client Profile - James Brearley & Sons Limited ...more |
25 July 2008 |
Bunker problems? - the legal elements
LA Marine is holding a free seminar entitled ‘Bunker problems – the legal elements’ on Thursday 14th August, London. ...more |
16 July 2008 |
LA named “Best of the UK” in leading legal directory
LA has been independently recognised as a leading light in the Chambers & Partners Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2009. ...more |
9 July 2008 |
LA’s Contentious Trust and Estates team short listed for National Award
LA's Contentious Trust and Estates team has been short listed for a prestigious STEP award in the category of ‘Contentious Trust & Estates Team of the Year’. ...more |
8 July 2008 |
New property association aims to build brighter future
Lester Aldridge along with McCarthy & Stone, NatWest and Princecroft Willis have formed The Bournemouth Property Association (BPA), ...more |
30 June 2008 |
LA have got the Va Va Voom
Bournemouth’s leading law firm Lester Aldridge is pleased to announce their sponsorship of local motor racing team Piranha. ...more |
20 June 2008 |
Redundancy – making sure you get it right
Nobody likes thinking about redundancies. ...more |
18 June 2008 |
Sleeping on the job
Shift work is the norm within the Care sector and when people think about the Working Time Regulations they rarely see rest periods as much of an issue. ...more |
16 June 2008 |
Battle of the wills
The number of families contesting a relative's will has risen by 200% since 2004 and high-profile disputes are being fought in public with increasing regularity. ...more |
9 June 2008 |
Finnish Group settles case on cheap labour
See PDF for full article ...more |
4 June 2008 |
LA's Marketing Team Highly Commended
Lester Aldridge’s Marketing team had a big night out in London on Thursday 29th May following them being short listed in two categories at the Legal Marketing Awards. ...more |
3 June 2008 |
Jade Goody issues a wake-up call to Employers
Do you remember the “bitter race war” that flared last year in the Big Brother house involving Shilpa Shetty, Jade Goody and cronies? ...more |
22 May 2008 |
Fair deal for agency workers?
Good news for agency workers, they have now been given the same rights as permanent staff ...more |
22 May 2008 |
Free Freight Forwarders Workshop
Lester Aldridge is holding a free workshop entitled ‘Freight Forwarders Workshop’ on Tuesday 6th May ...more |
14 May 2008 |
Oi Baldy!
If I am a teacher and bald and am subject to this kind of taunt by the kids at school, can I bring a Disability Discrimination claim? ...more |
7 May 2008 |
LA Annual Employment Seminar
Jade Goody issues wake-up call to Employers! ...more |
7 May 2008 |
Client Profile - Chris Bialan
In the first of a series of profiles of local employers, we talk to Chris Bialan, of Commercial Finance Bureau Ltd, Canford Healthcare plc and of Affinity Care Homes Ltd. ...more |
7 May 2008 |
Employment Team - ask the experts
Your Questions answered by our team of experts ...more |
7 May 2008 |
Good morning, how are you?
These are the words used by an Employment Judge to the Respondent (a hotel owner) when he entered the Tribunal room at the start of an unfair dismissal claim. ...more |
7 May 2008 |
‘It’s Criminal’ - LA Marine host two free seminars
LA Marine team are holding two free seminars ...more |
25 April 2008 |
Industrial Action – Be Prepared!
More than 8,000 schools were shut this week when teachers went on strike for the first time in over 20 years. ...more |
24 April 2008 |
Playful banter or office harassment – you decide
With so many reports in the news of office workers’ being harassed by colleagues employers and employees alike are having to ask themselves the question ...more |
18 April 2008 |
Heir today, gone tomorrow?
It was revealed this week that founder of the Body Shop, Dame Anita Roddick, left none of her £51 million fortune to her family ...more |
10 April 2008 |
Pride without prejudice
Are there any pitfalls in helping an employee leave with their pride intact? ...more |
9 April 2008 |
Women, IVF and Employment Law
Good news for women receiving IVF treatment! ...more |
8 April 2008 |
Divorce in Bournemouth – the friendly way
ONLY days before a senior judge blamed society’s ills on the breakdown of the family. ...more |
5 April 2008 |
Capital Gains Tax
The Government have recently announced major changes to capital gains tax (CGT) ...more |
18 March 2008 |
DIY law- let it be?
The famous saying goes that the person who represents themselves in a legal case has a fool for a client. ...more |
17 March 2008 |
Is new will service a DIY disaster?
This week Lawpack (a legal publishing company) announced that it has agreed to sell a £4.99 do-it-yourself will in 7,000 UK newsagents. ...more |
12 March 2008 |
The LA Arm of Health & Safety Law
In 2007 the HSE formalised a panel of solicitors for which Lester Aldridge won a three year contract. ...more |
11 March 2008 |
Falling asleep on the job
An article on lorry drivers and wilful misconduct published in Container Management magazine ...more |
14 February 2008 |
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES – TIME FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TO GET HIP?
From 6 April 2008, commercial buildings (initially limited in the way described below) will need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ...more |
31 January 2008 |
How to stay level headed in today's property market
Real estate prices tend to go up over time, as suggested by Mark Twain when he advised a friend to 'buy land, they've stopped making it'. ...more |
24 January 2008 |
Bad Heir Day for Paris
It was reported last week that celebrity heiress Paris Hilton is unlikely to inherit any of her grandfather's £1.2 billion fortune. ...more |
4 January 2008 |
New appointments underpin growth of south coast's leading law firm
Five new appointments for 2008 ...more |
4 January 2008 |
Lester Aldridge plants seeds for a greener future
Lester Aldridge was one of thirty lucky organisations nationwide to receive a tree to plant as part of 100 days of Carbon Clean up Campaign. ...more |
20 December 2007 |
Update on Home Information Packs
The Government has announced the rollout of HIPs and EPCs ...more |
26 November 2007 |
Inheritance tax and married couples
Inheritance tax and married couples ...more |
25 October 2007 |
Three Peaks Challenge
Three Peaks Challenge ...more |
18 July 2007 |
Who Wants To Be An Employer Millionaire?
Who Wants To Be An Employer Millionaire?
...more |
3 July 2007 |
Who Wants To Be an Employer Millionaire?
Who Wants To Be an Employer Millionaire? ...more |
23 May 2007 |
Law firm taking a “first class” client team to race ‘Round the Island’
Law firm taking a “first class” client team to race ‘Round the Island’ ...more |
18 May 2007 |
Human Rights Case in the House of Lords
Human Rights Case in the House of Lords ...more |
11 May 2007 |
LA convert to a Limited Liability Partnership
As from 2 May 2007 Lester Aldridge has become Lester Aldridge LLP. ...more |
2 May 2007 |
Government proposals for family friendly rights
Government proposals for family friendly rights ...more |
23 April 2007 |
Inheritance Tax: The Phizackerley Case
Inheritance Tax: The Phizackerley Case ...more |
23 April 2007 |
LA launches a new service for charity legacy departments
LA launches a new service for charity legacy departments ...more |
20 April 2007 |
New Recruits for LA’s Bournemouth Office
New Recruits for LA’s Bournemouth Office ...more |
17 April 2007 |
One in four families fall out over wills*
One in four families fall out over wills* ...more |
23 March 2007 |
Gullible’s Travels?
The English courts have recently had a look at the question of ‘round the corner’ delivery scams. ...more |
20 March 2007 |
€53.2 billion EU initiative to fund research projects – Framework Programme 7
€53.2 billion EU initiative to fund research projects – Framework Programme 7 ...more |
27 February 2007 |
LA advise on sale of Newton Steel Stock Limited
LA advise on sale of Newton Steel Stock Limited ...more |
23 February 2007 |
Intellectual Property and Licensing Master Class
Intellectual Property and Licensing Master Class ...more |
15 February 2007 |
Lester Aldridge Scoops Top IT Award
Lester Aldridge Scoops Top IT Award ...more |
6 February 2007 |
NCA pleased common sense has prevailed
NCA pleased common sense has prevailed ...more |
1 February 2007 |
Contaminated Ports
Contaminated Ports ...more |
26 January 2007 |
Divorce and Wills – a perfect relationship
Divorce and Wills – a perfect relationship ...more |
9 January 2007 |
Bankruptcy alternative may be a better option
Bankruptcy alternative may be a better option ...more |
4 January 2007 |
Boost For LA-law’s Private Client Group
Boost For LA-law’s Private Client Group ...more |
8 December 2006 |
Promotions at Lester Aldridge
Promotions at Lester Aldridge ...more |
7 December 2006 |
New Recruit’s for LA’s Dispute Resolution & Commercial Property teams
New Recruit’s for LA’s Dispute Resolution & Commercial Property teams ...more |
5 December 2006 |
Lester Aldridge “One of the guiding lights of the Southern legal scene”
Lester Aldridge “One of the guiding lights of the Southern legal scene” ...more |
24 November 2006 |
Avoiding crew injury claims
Avoiding crew injury claims ...more |
1 November 2006 |
Inheritance Tax Seminar - ‘The Attack on Trusts’
Inheritance Tax Seminar - ‘The Attack on Trusts’ ...more |
26 October 2006 |
Choosing the Right Solicitor
Choosing the Right Solicitor ...more |
17 October 2006 |
Getting the Term Right
Getting the Term Right ...more |
16 October 2006 |
Marine Industry Presentation – ‘Bills of Lading-Time for a change?’
Marine Industry Presentation – ‘Bills of Lading-Time for a change?’ ...more |
16 October 2006 |
Stevedore Negligence – who pays?
Stevedore Negligence – who pays? ...more |
9 October 2006 |
October - All Change
October - All Change ...more |
3 October 2006 |
Practical Employment Workshops: Age Discrimination & TUPE
Practical Employment Workshops: Age Discrimination & TUPE ...more |
6 September 2006 |
Don't get your fingers burnt!
Strict new requirements are to take effect from 1 October 2006. ...more |
21 August 2006 |
Unhappy Families?
UNHAPPY FAMILIES? ...more |
2 August 2006 |
Extending Planning Time Limits - Time is Running out!
EXTENDING PLANNING TIME LIMITS – TIME’S RUNNING OUT! ...more |
2 August 2006 |
Noises in the night for Licensees
Noises in the night for Licensees ...more |
18 July 2006 |
Partner Promotion for Lester Aldridge’s Retail Team
Partner Promotion for Lester Aldridge’s Retail Team ...more |
10 July 2006 |
Unsafe Berths and Ports
LA Marine - UNSAFE BERTHS AND PORTS ...more |
6 July 2006 |
LA Advise on the Largest Healthcare Acquisition to date in Europe.
LA Advise on the Largest Healthcare Acquisition to date in Europe. ...more |
5 July 2006 |
Licensing Seminars for the South Coasts bustling hospitality and catering trade
“Take the sting out of compliance” ...more |
4 July 2006 |
New Managing Partner at LA
New Managing Partner at LA ...more |
22 June 2006 |
Open Space and Town and Village Green Registration - Landowners Beware
OPEN SPACE AND TOWN AND VILLAGE GREEN REGISTRATION – LANDOWNERS BEWARE! ...more |
20 June 2006 |
Insight for Shipping & Logistics Industry
Insight for Shipping & Logistics Industry ...more |
16 June 2006 |
New Appointment for Lester Aldridge’s Marine Law team.
New Appointment for Lester Aldridge’s Marine Law team. ...more |
13 June 2006 |
Marine Law - Payment Terms
MARINE LAW
PAYMENT TERMS – HOW TO GET PAID
...more |
12 June 2006 |
LA voted as one of the highest rated planning law firms in 2006
LA voted as one of the highest rated planning law firms in 2006 ...more |
5 June 2006 |
Marine Employment Seminar - Tuesday 13 June 2006
Marine Employment Seminar - Tuesday 13 June 2006 ...more |
24 May 2006 |
Crack Down on Licensees for World Cup
Crack Down on Licensees for World Cup ...more |
24 May 2006 |
Damian Vaile, LA Marine’s ‘Global Challenger’, is leading the Lester Aldridge crew in the ‘Round the Island’ Yacht race.
Damian Vaile, LA Marine’s ‘Global Challenger’, is leading the Lester Aldridge crew in the 'Round the Island’ Yacht race. ...more |
11 May 2006 |
New Recruit for LA’s Banking and Finance Team
New Recruit for LA’s Banking and Finance Team ...more |
2 May 2006 |
Inheritance Tax and Trusts - Budget and Finance Bill Changes 2006
The Finance Bill, published on 7 April, contains the government’s detailed proposals for comprehensive changes to the inheritance tax (IHT) treatment of trusts. ...more |
2 May 2006 |
Tax expert appointed Chairman of CIOT’s Hampshire branch
Anthony Nixon, a partner at south coast law firm Lester Aldridge, has been appointed Chairman of the Hampshire Branch of The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT). ...more |
24 April 2006 |
The Age of Discrimination – Are YOU ready?
The Age of Discrimination – Are YOU ready? ...more |
24 April 2006 |
Legal Experts at Lester Aldridge
Legal Experts at Lester Aldridge ...more |
12 April 2006 |
New Appointment for Lester Aldridge’s Family team
New Appointment for Lester Aldridge’s Family team ...more |
7 April 2006 |
Young British Workers Enjoy Greater Protection Than Their French Counterparts
YOUNG BRITISH WORKERS ENJOY GREATER PROTECTION THAN THEIR FRENCH COUNTERPARTS ...more |
29 March 2006 |
Working up a storm in Southampton
A series of successful presentations are being held providing legal insight to the thriving logistics and shipping industry in Southampton. ...more |
21 March 2006 |
European Court of Justice rules that rolled-up holiday pay is unlawful
By Jennifer Maddocks, Associate, Employment Team Bournemouth ...more |
20 March 2006 |
Easter: bunny or bungle?
Easter: bunny or bungle? ...more |
14 March 2006 |
The Effect of Marriage and Divorce on Wills
Marriage and divorce have a huge effect on the lives of a couple. One important point that is often overlooked is the effect on the wills of the parties to the marriage. ...more |
6 March 2006 |
UK REITs (Real estate investment trusts)
UK REITs (Real estate investment trusts) ...more |
6 March 2006 |
Civil Partnership & Marriage
Differences between Civil Partnership & marriage ...more |
27 February 2006 |
LA Retail Property Team expands
LA Retail Property Team expands in Southampton ...more |
23 February 2006 |
“Hidden” clause in Work and Families Bill
“Hidden” clause in Work and Families Bill cause of concern for employers ...more |
8 February 2006 |
Head of Corporate Banking joins LA
Head of Corporate Banking joins LA ...more |
6 February 2006 |
IP Seminars
Lost and found:
How to make a profit from your hidden Intellectual Property assets
...more |
30 January 2006 |
New Partner
Dual Qualified Civil Engineer and Lawyer promoted to partnership ...more |
30 January 2006 |
B&Q speaks at HR Forum
B&Q’s Employment Policy & Diversity Manager speaks at HR Forum ...more |
26 January 2006 |
Criminal investigations and proceedings
Instructions on behalf of ship owners, their officers and their P&I Clubs in respect of potential prosecutions ...more |
12 January 2006 |
Global Challenger joins LA Marine
Solicitor Damian Vaile has joined Southampton based LA Marine, the shipping and marine team at law firm Lester Aldridge.
...more |
10 January 2006 |
New appointments include DTI policy advisor
The national Banking and Finance Team at law firm Lester Aldridge has made two new appointments including a Policy Advisor to the DTI. ...more |
10 January 2006 |
Southern Legal IT Directors Forum – Solutions found to IT issues
The latest meeting of the Southern Legal IT Directors Forum took place recently, marking the two year anniversary of this initiative. ...more |
6 January 2006 |
