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2010


The insured has the freedom to choose own lawyer


FSA clarifies that legal expenses insurance must not limit freedom to choose a lawyer.

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.

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).

Acas launches guidance on holiday rights as summer requests step up


Employers get advice on balancing requests for time off and their business needs at popular holiday times.

Government delays Bribery Act implementation by six months


Anti-corruption law now to be introduced April 2011.

HMRC Makes Residency Concession for Ash Cloud Sufferers.


Stranded foreign travellers won’t have to pay income tax if stranded in UK over 90 days.

Employment Tribunal Statistics 2009/10


The Tribunal Annual Statistics for 2009/10 show 56 p.c. increase in claims

Accident at Work: Should I Claim Compensation?




Interim Limit Imposed on Skilled Non-EU Migrant Workers


Government announces immediate cut to the number of immigrants coming into the UK.

2010 National Minimum Wage rates announced


National minimum wage increases to £5.93 per hour from October 2010.

Revealed: The Secret of Avoiding the Single Greatest Threat to SMEs Today


The 3 Top Tips for ‘Controlling Business Cash Flow’.

Employers Need Not Get Burned by a Volcano


Employment solicitor Michael Pitt considers the implications for employers whilst the volcanic dust settles.

Businesses To Take Flexible Attitude to Working Practices During World Cup


Employers are being forced to take a pragmatic approach in order to reduce absenteeism during South Africa 2010.

Solicitor Conducts BBC Interview …from a Greek Beach


Roger Hinchliffe appears on BBC GMR's Beswick On Breakfast whilst holidaying in Skiathos.

Bribery Act 2010


A wide-ranging and significant piece of legislation will see prosecutions increase.

Franchisor Owes a Duty of Care


The High Court has held a franchisor was liable for negligent advice given to a prospective franchisee.

Oldham: The Land of Construction Opportunities


Corporate partner, Roger Hinchliffe, updates the latest Oldham Construction Sector Group industry meeting on Joint Ventures.

Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law advises Lanes Group in £12.3m sale of LAS


Corporate Commercial department assists Leeds-based PLC in Lanes Assistance Services sell-off.

Time Off For Training


As of today, businesses can expect employees to request time off to train or study. By employment solicitor, Susan Mayall.

Pearson Hinchliffe becomes an LLP


PRESS RELEASE

Budget 2010


A few small grains of comfort can be gleaned from the dour first Budget of 2010.

National Savings Trusts (NEST)


The new low cost pension scheme to help millions of employees save for retirement.

Empty property relief rates 2010/2011


For the year 2010/11, empty commercial properties with rateable values of up to £18,000 will be exempt from business rates.

A third of SME bosses are unaware of their employment law obligations, says BIS.


A Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) study uncovers employers’ poor knowledge and management of responsibilities.

New Guidance on Fit Notes published today


Guidance on plans to replace sick notes with fit notes is now available to employers from the Department for Work and Pensions.

CIPD predicts public sector recession


The UK economy is facing more redundancies, with substantial cuts expected in the public sector, report says.

Oldham Construction Companies Begin to Re-Build After Recession


In an unprecedented move, a group of Oldham-based companies are joining forces to help conquer the effects of the recession.

Business leaders are more optimistic about 2010


But it's all relative.

Pre-Budget Report checklist


This checklist highlights some of the key issues from the Pre-Budget Report that are likely to have an impact on small businesses.

Downward revision of employment compensation limits


Statutory payments to rise while compensation limits fall in 2010.

Lawyer awarded £82,000 against suspended Law Firm


Pearson Hinchliffe client wins Employment Tribunal claim against suspended law firm Wolstenholmes LLP.

Disputes cost UK firms 374,000 working days last year.


New figures reveal the impact of 2009 postal strikes.

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August 2010
The insured has the freedom to choose own lawyer

FSA clarifies that legal expenses insurance must not limit freedom to choose a lawyer.

More
August 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.

More
July 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).

More
July 2010
Acas launches guidance on holiday rights as summer requests step up

Employers get advice on balancing requests for time off and their business needs at popular holiday times.

More
July 2010
Government delays Bribery Act implementation by six months

Anti-corruption law now to be introduced April 2011.

More
July 2010
HMRC Makes Residency Concession for Ash Cloud Sufferers.

Stranded foreign travellers won’t have to pay income tax if stranded in UK over 90 days.

More
August 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.