Telecom leases – an additional source of income but at what cost?
Due to their nature, this makes fire stations, hospital buildings and tower accommodation highly desirable locations for the installation of telecommunication equipment. However, whilst the commercial attractiveness of an additional […]
CRB (DBS) checks- a Breach of Human Rights?
In the Court’s ruling, it was decided that the disclosure of old convictions and cautions was incompatible with Article 8, the right to private and family life. The Court accepted […]
The little things that mean a lot
The recent decision of Senior Judge Lush in the case of Re GM provides a window into the workings of a dysfunctional lay deputyship, whilst helpfully clarifying the threshold of “acceptable” […]
Zero Hour Contracts – The on-going debate
In light of the extensive media coverage regarding zero hour contracts and the recent MP debate in the House of Commons over the issue, many organisations question their approach to […]
A Framework for Frameworks
However, the EU procurement rules on frameworks have not been particularly well understood, even by those who are responsible for setting up and managing frameworks. There is also considerable legal […]
The End of Discretionary Trusts as we know them
These trusts are liable to a charge to Inheritance Tax every ten years. Until 6th June 2014 each trust deed had its own Nil Rate Band. An individual (known as […]
Rise in problems relating to gall bladder surgery
Gall bladder surgery The information known about the pre-operative anatomy is important. In most cases a client will have had a history of cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder, usually due […]
Religion
Khaira and others v Shergill and others This case concerned a disagreement involving two factions of two Sikh gurdwaras as regards which of the factions was properly to be considered […]
The West Midlands Combined Authority: a promising start
The diamond: this is not just about seven metropolitan unitary councils getting together but the scope for expansion to, and development in, a wider area of local authorities currently […]
Asset Registers – are you compliant?
The accompanying Code of Practice explains the primary purpose is for housing associations to understand their assets and security position and to have swift access to information in decision making […]
Are you preparing your Modern Slavery Act Statement?
The Act applies to all organisations with a turnover or group turnover – that is, the total turnover of a company and its subsidiaries – of £36 million or more […]
Commercial Contracts – get Brexit ready!
By reviewing your business’s commercial contracts, you can assess its exposure and plan for the next few years in the run up to Brexit. Key issues to consider include: The […]