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February 2012
Putting lawyers in touch with the youth of Oldham
Pearson Hinchliffe partner, Michael Pitt, takes over as 2012 Oldham Law Association President.
MoreConsumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008
16th June 2008
Unfair business practices are being clamped down on by the implementation of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. This means that those businesses that deal with consumers in a fair and honest manner should no longer have to face competition from traders who use underhand tactics to obtain business at their expense.
However, even those businesses who pride themselves on their honest and fair approach to consumers should review the Regulations, alongside their staff, to ensure they will never face an investigation by trading standards and potential prosecution and fine.
Simple cases of disorganisation could lead to infringement, if for example, registration with a trade association has not been renewed but the business is still claiming membership. To do so would be considered to be automatically unfair and banned in all circumstances.
Another example would be not updated any special offers the business may be advertising and continuing to advertise goods at a special rate when none are left in stock or the business is no longer able to supply the goods at that price. This again is seen as unfair and banned in all circumstances.
Businesses can fall foul of the regulations simply by giving information in an unclear way or by omitting to provide particular information. Therefore it would be highly advisable that businesses review the regulations alongside their sales procedures and literature, and importantly ensure that policies are put in place that make it clear to employees what actions will constitute unfair practices.
Follow this link to read a recent development relating to the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive.
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January 2012
Company and commercial law reforms to reduce red tape
Companies of all shapes and sizes have been asked for their views on how to tackle unnecessary bureaucracy in company and commercial law.
MoreJanuary 2012
Increase in unfair dismissal qualifying period will apply only to new employees
From 6 April 2012 the qualifying period of service for making a claim increases from one to two years.
MoreJanuary 2012
Maximum compensation for unfair dismissal increases from 1 February 2012
Annual revision of employment tribunal award limits and other amounts payable under employment legislation.
MoreDecember 2011
Health and safety laws to be cut by half
Government plans to slash health and safety red tape will mean substantial savings for small firms, business groups have said.
MoreNovember 2011
Weight Watchers case: the importance to employers of employment status.
The Upper Tier Tribunal holds 1,700 ‘leaders’ at Weight Watchers were employees for tax purposes.
MoreSeptember 2011
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.
June 2011
ACAS Advice leaflet “Holidays and Holiday Pay”
Download the guidance covering arrangements for holidays and holiday pay.
October 2010
Recent Case Study: Commercial Landlord and Tenant - An Authorised Guarantee Agreement
Authorised Guarantee Agreements keep the original tenant on the hook in case a third party assignee defaults; they should be drafted with care.
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.