September 2010
Tribunal claims increase by over 50%
Economy blamed as number of employment cases rises in 2009-10.
MoreBusiness rates 2010 revaluation
4th November 2009
The revaluation of business rates is conducted by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) every five years. The last one was 1st April 2005 and the next revaluation will take effect from 1 April 2010. The VOA is responsible for valuing all business and non-domestic property in England and Wales for business rates.
Details of new rating assessments for England and Wales were published on 30 September on the VOA website and during October the VOA sent out details of the new rateable values to each property. This is to give individuals the chance to check their details before local authorities calculate and issue rates bills in early 2010.
Several resources have been provided to help businesses with the revaluation process:
- A dedicated website, Valuation Office Agency 2010 revaluation website, allows ratepayers to search for more information on the revaluation process, compare their details with other similar properties and, where necessary, contact the VOA for assistance.
- A rates bill "indicator" is available at Business Link: Rates bill indicator.
- A leaflet has been published by the VOA with guidance on employing a professional to advise on business rates issues: Business rates - getting professional advice (VOA).
September 2010
Equality Act 2010: main provisions come into force 01 October
The Government Equalities Office announces “the vast majority” of the Act applies from the first wave of implementation.
MoreSeptember 2010
Equal pay guidance issued to SMEs
New free on-line tool allows firms to calculate equal pay gap.
MoreAugust 2010
The insured has the freedom to choose own lawyer
FSA clarifies that legal expenses insurance must not limit freedom to choose a lawyer.
MoreAugust 2010
Plans for additional paternity rights appear under threat
Uncertainty as Theresa May signals Coalition rethink of policy on parents' rights to leave, due to come in to force in April 2011.
MoreJuly 2010
Compulsory retirement age to be axed from October 2011
The Government has today launched a consultation on its proposal to scrap the Default Retirement Age (DRA).
MoreAugust 2010
How to Conduct a Disciplinary Hearing
A recent presentation by Employment solicitor, Susan Mayall, setting out the stages for handling a disciplinary, referencing the ACAS Code of Conduct.
July 2010
Recent Case Study: Doing Battle in the Boardroom
How Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law helped members of the Board of Directors achieve the outcome they sought in their boardroom dispute with a senior executive director.
May 2010
How the Mergers & Acquisitions team helped Lanes Group PLC achieve their LAS sell-off
Drainage specialists dispose £12.3 million majority stake in Lanes Assistance Services.
March 2010
PH Employment Direct
The Employment team at Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law have created PH Employment Direct - a user-friendly and simple service that gives you access to the best advice at the end of a phone 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
February 2010
Oldham Construction Sector
On 3 February 2010 Corporate Commercial partner Roger Hinchliffe delivered a presentation entitled, ‘Joint Ventures’ to the Oldham Construction Sector group.
January 2010
Debt Recovery Service
With our specialist commercial Debt Recovery service you can significantly increase the speed and likelihood of recovering the money owed to your business.
October 2009
M&A Opportunities
A live selection of current assignments offered by Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law or those of our professional partner organisation,
August 2008
Franbar Holdings Limited –v- Patel and Others
Concerning the Derivative Actions introduced by the Companies Act 2006.