tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225509072009-06-22T14:35:56.425ZAndersons Solicitors - NottinghamAndersons Solicitors Law updates is a service designed to keep you up to date with new legislation and changes in the law. We aim to provide easy to understand information, free of charge that may be relevant to you. Please visit our website at www.andersonssolicitors.co.uk. To receive regular updates by email subscribe to our Law Bulletins.
Our Solicitors are available to help with any problem, large or small.Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-28477666292587407912009-06-22T14:14:00.000Z2009-06-22T14:15:11.900ZLeading law firm awarded membership of Qualitysolicitors.comLeading local firm, Andersons Solicitors, has been awarded membership of an exclusive nationwide alliance of high quality solicitor firms, QualitySolicitors.com.QualitySolicitors.com is the UK’s first ever truly national legal brand and promotes the use of real solicitor firms over “call-centre law” soon to be provided by supermarkets and banks. It has initially selected just one hundred of the Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-75127567996873418842009-06-04T10:00:00.000Z2009-06-04T10:01:07.794ZAndersons Solicitors supports The Stroke AssociationNottingham law firm Andersons Solicitors is proud to support the Nottingham branch of The Stroke Association in its fundraising activities throughout 2009.Andersons Solicitors Managing Partner comments “We regularly raise money for charity but this is the first time the firm has picked a “charity of the year”. I am pleased it is The Stroke Association as it is a charity which is often overlooked Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-17387431457689292342009-02-18T10:43:00.000Z2009-02-18T10:44:52.872ZHow to tackle ‘Coke Cola’ style copycat brandingWhen a firm thinks it can get away with calling itself Coke Cola Ltd then no one is safe from the copycat branders. Thankfully, the law has provided a new streamlined way for businesses to protect their trademarks, as Faizal Essat explains.It may seem surprising that someone thought they could register a name so similar to one of the world’s leading brands and not feel the full force of the law Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-77303924142255486792009-02-18T10:41:00.001Z2009-02-18T10:43:21.071ZBattling to save a failing business can put directors at riskCompany directors have been warned against soldiering on for too long trying to rescue a business which has no chance of survival as the recession deepens.They could be accused of wrongful trading and run the risk of financial ruin as they become liable for the debts of their business – even if it is a limited liability company. Peter Sutherland, of Andersons Solicitors in Nottingham says it is Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-71395891967197941902007-09-26T11:02:00.000Z2007-11-26T11:42:03.858ZSocial stigma is the real punishment in corporate killing lawThe Corporate Manslaughter Act has stopped short of imposing jail terms on executives if their company’s negligence should cause someone’s death. However Faizal Essat of Andersons solicitors in Nottingham, says businesses still face unlimited fines and the blaze of bad publicity if tragedy should strike.No company would relish the prospect of deliberately publicising how it caused someone’s deathAndersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-60059226567132759132007-09-26T10:57:00.000Z2007-11-26T11:32:20.693ZAndersons Solicitors promotes four of its best!Nottingham Law Firm Andersons Solicitors promotes four of its best with the promotion of Emma Dancer (Conveyancing), Catherine Wenborn (Family), Lorraine Sansom and Sally Laughton (both Employment) all promoted to Associates with immediate effect.Andrew Kelly, Managing Partner comments “It gives me great pleasure to announce the promotion of four of our Solicitors to Associates. The firm has seenAndersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-48844756880312099072007-09-26T10:54:00.000Z2007-11-26T11:32:50.741ZHanding over your business can involve head and heartBusiness owners dreaming of giving it all up and retiring to a life of leisure have several options open to them when it comes to handing on control of their company.Which choices they make will depend on several factors, some of them financial but many of them are more to do with emotion and loyalty.Those who simply want to extract the best price possible and then move on may find that private Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-72831722658229909582007-09-26T10:46:00.000Z2007-11-26T11:33:18.319ZNew code of duties for directorsFirms in Nottinghamshire are being warned that they could lose control of their trademarks because of new regulations unless they take action now to protect themselves.The problem arises because the way trademarks are monitored is changing to the European system which requires firms to be more vigilant.In the past, a trademark application would automatically be blocked by the Patent Office if it Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-2247388460896321952007-09-26T10:45:00.001Z2007-11-26T11:39:12.828ZFirms must act now to protect their trademarksFirms in Nottinghamshire are being warned that they could lose control of their trademarks because of new regulations unless they take action now to protect themselves.The problem arises because the way trademarks are monitored is changing to the European system which requires firms to be more vigilant.In the past, a trademark application would automatically be blocked by the Patent Office if it Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-51122054430534501342007-06-01T11:00:00.001Z2007-06-01T11:00:43.260ZThousands of landlords “unaware of tenancy deposit scheme”It’s likely that thousands of landlords are not complying with the tenancy deposit scheme, according to the Association of Residential Letting Agents.The scheme has been in force since April 6th and is designed to protect a tenant’s deposit in the event of a dispute. Landlords who don’t register with one of the three government-approved operators face substantial fines.In spite of this, a Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-86185741483072956052007-06-01T10:58:00.000Z2007-06-01T10:59:33.573ZThe value of making notes when hit by breach of contractThe importance of making contemporaneous notes when affected by a breach of contract has been highlighted by a recent High Court ruling which reduced a company’s compensation because it had failed to keep written records.The case involved a commercial printing firm called Bridge UK which wanted to install a new printing press. It contracted Abbey Pynford to prepare the necessary foundation. LaterAndersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-1133285619679526422007-04-19T09:56:00.001Z2007-04-19T09:56:39.688ZCheck your website details or risk a fineA Nottingham law firm is warning companies they risk being fined unless they ensure that their websites and emails contain specific information now required under new regulations.Andrew Kelly, of Anderson Solicitors, says the regulations are to comply with a European directive and came into force on January 1 this year.“The information that firms have always had to put on hard copy documents is Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-91104104104397809582007-04-19T09:45:00.000Z2007-04-19T09:46:37.348ZTime is running out for landlords to protect themselvesHundreds of landlords risk having to pay out large sums of money to their tenants unless they take action to comply with new regulations coming into effect in April.The new tenancy deposit scheme means that landlords will no longer retain control of the deposits paid by new tenants.Emma Dancer, commercial property specialist at Andersons Solicitors in Nottingham, says the regulations are designedAndersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-74725124145340562162007-04-19T09:44:00.000Z2007-04-19T09:45:38.137ZExecutive Advocate joins AndersonsLegal Executive Advocate Faizal Essat has joined Andersons Solicitors in Nottingham. He was formerly Head of Legal and Special Projects at Imperial International Ltd.Faizal, who’s 40, has 15 years experience handling high value personal injury claims and is also an expert in intellectual property. He was brought up in Leicester where he has acted as legal consultant to various mosques and Muslim Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-1170247678206282292007-01-31T12:47:00.000Z2007-11-26T11:40:40.186ZIs workplace stress damaging you business?Workplace stress is a growing problem for both employers and employees. It not only affects people’s health and their firm’s productivity, it is also a growing source of costly employment claims.A recent survey by the Health and Safety Executive revealed that more than one in five British workers is now concerned about work related stress. Employees rate it as their most feared workplace hazard, Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-1170169724744369122007-01-30T15:07:00.000Z2007-01-30T15:08:44.763ZNew law lets you make life and death decisions in advanceThe law is changing to make it easier for people to decide while they’re still healthy what should happen if they become incapable of making decisions for themselves over their money, property and even whether they should be kept alive if they suffer an debilitating illness. Vicky Newman of Andersons solicitors in Nottingham explains how the new Mental Capacity Act gives us more control over our Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-1169640648268058012007-01-24T12:10:00.000Z2007-01-24T12:10:48.296ZEmployers urged to help staff tackle obesityEmployers are being urged to join the fight against the growing obesity epidemic by encouraging healthier lifestyles in the workplace. Employment expert Malcolm Davies from Andersons Solicitors in Nottingham examines the proposals and outlines what legal rights overweight people might have if they feel they’re being discriminated against by their company.Employers are already obliged to observe aAndersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-1154428389342174402006-08-01T10:32:00.000Z2006-08-01T10:33:09.343ZPubs face double whammy over noise and ladies’ nightsA Nottingham solicitor is warning pubs and clubs that they will soon have to clamp down on late-night noise or risk being fined up to £5000.And they could face another blow by having to ban ladies’ nights when new European Union regulations on equal rights come into force in December.Vicky Newman, a licensing specialist at Andersons Solicitors in Nottingham, says the two measures are unrelated Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-1154428166517192812006-08-01T10:29:00.000Z2006-08-01T10:29:26.536ZWhy obesity can be a weighty problemAs the percentage of the population classed as obese rises each year employers are likely to face more and more claims of discrimination from staff who feel they have been treated unfairly because of their weight.The warning signs are already there. Recently, a postman who weighed 25 stone and was unable to fit into his van won a claim for unfair dismissal. Medical reports confirmed that he was Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-1147271572721810782006-05-10T14:32:00.001Z2008-12-15T12:11:37.966ZNO SEX PLEASE, WE’RE WORKINGThe news John Prescott is being investigated as he may have broken the law by having sex with his secretary in his office illustrates the potential dangers of workplace relationships. Employment law specialist Sally Laughton examines the pitfalls of office romance for both workers and employers.John Prescott is not the first politician to get caught out having an affair and will probably not be Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-1147268378607117272006-05-10T13:38:00.001Z2006-05-10T13:39:38.613ZSuccessful succession needs careful planningIt can be difficult to hand over control of a company you’ve spent most of your life building and nurturing.While business executives may dream about a retirement spent perfecting the golf swing or relaxing on a sun drenched beach, they’re just as likely to wake in a panic about how the firm will cope without them, or whether their children will squabble about who’s in charge and then squander itAndersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-1147268316204963892006-05-10T13:38:00.000Z2006-05-10T13:38:36.206ZLOCAL EMPLOYERS ‘UNPREPARED’ FOR AGE DISCRIMINATION LAWSOn Wednesday 3rd May local HR Managers and business men and women met at the Holiday Inn, Castle Marina, to hear Malcolm Davies, senior partner at Andersons Solicitors discuss the new Age Discrimination Regulations that come into force from 1st October 2006.The figures taken from the survey completed by Human Resource Managers and business owners from across the East Midlands show just how Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-1147268091555122882006-05-10T13:34:00.000Z2006-05-10T13:34:51.556ZDubious compensation claims plague harassed bossesCracking down on rogue employers is the main focus of the Government’s employment relations policy for this Parliament. Employment law specialist Paul Brill argues that the move should be balanced by a crack down on rogue employees who plague bosses with frivolous compensation claims.No responsible company will dispute that employees should be protected but there’s a growing tendency for some Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-1147268043989054382006-05-10T13:31:00.000Z2006-05-10T13:34:03.990ZMaking a success of successionAfter a lifetime building up a business, many people worry about how to retire successfully while ensuring that the firm continues to thrive. Peter Sutherland, a partner at Andersons Solicitors in Nottingham, explains how to get a fair deal for everyone when handing over to the next generation.To ensure a smooth succession it’s vital to start planning several years ahead of your target Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22550907.post-1147267882482842292006-05-10T13:30:00.000Z2006-05-10T13:31:22.500ZPlan ahead to stay out of courtIt’s been a busy few months in the courts both at home and in Europe with judges producing several rulings that could have a huge impact on the way employers run their businesses.The House of Lords sent shock waves through many firms in a landmark case that means thousands of part-time workers may soon be able to claim the same pension and sick pay rights as their full-time colleagues.The case Andersons Solicitors Nottinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105596838400268620noreply@blogger.com0