Alison Lobb, partner and head of civil litigation at Liverpool solicitors Morecrofts and a member of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers, on the “Lotto rapist” ruling

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OPINION: Fiona Parry

Posted by Vicky Anderson on January 29, 2008 6:45 AM

Fiona Parry, a partner at Halliwells, on the continuing credit crunch

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OPINION: Jim Percival

Posted by Vicky Anderson on January 22, 2008 6:55 AM

JIM Percival, partner specialising in regulatory law and dispute resolution at Brabners Chaffe Street, on the government's go-ahead for new nuclear power stations

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Opinion: Mark Robinson on the perils of the Christmas Party

Posted by David Higgerson on December 4, 2007 5:53 PM

WITH Christmas approaching and the office party season getting into full swing, how concerned should employers be about finding themselves responsible for an employee’s behaviour at a social event?
Can an employer be liable for drunkenness,

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OPINION: Bill Chandler

Posted by Vicky Anderson on November 27, 2007 6:55 AM

Bill Chandler, partner and commercial property specialist at Hill Dickinson, discusses the legality of sprinklers in warehouses

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OPINION: Stuart Rathe warns of sale and rent back

Posted by Vicky Anderson on November 20, 2007 6:50 AM

THERE has been huge media interest in recent weeks in so-called ‘sale and rent back’ schemes, where companies purchase properties for up to 60% below market value.

These companies generally give no security to the occupier beyond a 6 to 12 month tenancy. They are typically used by vulnerable people in financial difficulty.

However, a clear distinction should be made between these dangerous sale and rent back schemes and safe, regulated equity release schemes for older homeowners.

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OPINION: Philip Byrne on the Rating (Empty Properties) Act

Posted by Vicky Anderson on November 13, 2007 6:47 AM

COMMERCIAL landlords will no longer to be able to enjoy significant business rate allowances on empty properties due to the Rating (Empty Properties) Act 2007, which takes effect on April 1 2008, writes Philip Byrne, associate in commercial property at Brabners Chaffe Street.

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OPINION: Philip Byrne on the Rating (Empty Properties) Act

Posted by Vicky Anderson on November 13, 2007 6:47 AM

COMMERCIAL landlords will no longer to be able to enjoy significant business rate allowances on empty properties due to the Rating (Empty Properties) Act 2007, which takes effect on April 1 2008, writes Philip Byrne, associate in commercial property at Brabners Chaffe Street.

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OPINION: Dawn Joughin on inheritance tax

Posted by Vicky Anderson on October 23, 2007 8:15 AM

THE Chancellor’s proposal for a “transferable nil-rate band” between spouses and civil partners in his recent pre-Budget Report means it’s now possible for the surviving spouse to “double up” on the nil rate band on gifts made by them under their will.

Prior to this, it was possible for married couples to pass almost unlimited assets to each other without paying inheritance tax.

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OPINION: Chris Aitken on new Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

Posted by Vicky Anderson on October 16, 2007 9:29 AM

AS A result of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, a new arrangement called Lasting Power of Attorney replaced EPAs (Enduring Power of Attorney) at the beginning of this month.

Unfortunately, there is now greater expense at the outset because of the requirement to register the LPA with the Public Guardianship Office.

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OPINION: Carol Hopwood on small claims

Posted by Deborah James on October 9, 2007 6:50 AM

Solicitors acting for people injured in accidents were delighted to hear earlier this year that the personal injuries small claims limit was to remain unchanged at £1,000, following Lord Falconer’s announcement at the APIL Annual Conference.

This announcement was made despite heavy lobbying from insurance companies that it should be increased to up to £5000.

The significance of the small claims limit is far reaching for the consumer.

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OPINION: David Rawlinson on the press treatment of the McCanns

Posted by Vicky Anderson on October 2, 2007 8:23 AM

MADELEINE McCANN’S disappear- ance has been the subject of press speculation for months.

Allegations made against her parents in some national news- papers are potentially defamatory and actionable, if not prefaced by the journalist’s favourite word – “alleged”.

But, with little or no actual evidence existing to prove the McCanns’ guilt, questions must be asked how the press is allowed to report such accusations and apparently suffer no legal consequences?

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Opinion: Ross Meadows on employment tribunals

Posted by Vicky Anderson on September 25, 2007 6:28 AM

NEW figures show that the number of employment tribunals is rocketing.

Cases brought to tribunals in the last year rose by 15% to a total of 132,577, with the biggest increase – 155% – in equal pay claims.

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OPINION: Laurence Pritchard on supermarket regulations

Posted by Vicky Anderson on September 18, 2007 11:41 AM

REPORTS that Tesco and Asda have been demanding fees from suppliers to keep their products on the shelves have rekindled the controversy over the behaviour of the major supermarkets.

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Prosecuting younger criminals would be "draconian and idiotic": Rex Makin

Posted by Deborah James on September 4, 2007 6:02 AM

REX MAKIN is senior partner at E Rex Makin and Co.

A SURVEY last week found 3,000 offences were committed nationally in the past year by children too young to be prosecuted.
The figure has prompted calls from some in the legal profession – including notably Laurence Lee, the solicitor who defended James Bulger’s killer Jon Venables – for a lowering of the legal age of responsibity to include children under ten.
In my view this is a ludicrous, absurd, impractical and some would say even idiotic idea.

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Opinion: Sue Russell

Posted by Deborah James on August 28, 2007 8:31 AM

ON OCTOBER 1, 2007, the new provisions in the Companies Act 2006 will come into force.

Part of the Act contains the new statement of the “seven director’s duties”.

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Opinion: Jonathan Brown

Posted by Deborah James on August 21, 2007 8:47 AM

So what are the advantages of reverse takeovers, and are we likely to see more in the future?

As well as the normal advantages of any acquisition such as synergies and costs savings, a reverse takeover will always have significant commercial advantages.

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OPINION: Sean Crotty

Posted by Vicky Anderson on August 7, 2007 8:19 AM

The Church of England was upset that a major gun battle appears to be set in Manchester Cathedral, claiming that it was insensitive to locate the scene in a city suffering from a high level of gun crime.

I would not wish to comment upon issues of insensitivity and any moral duties a game developer and publisher should consider, but I was intrigued when the Church of England indicated that it considered legal action.

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Opinion: Peter Mooney on confusion over the smoking ban

Posted by Vicky Anderson on July 31, 2007 6:57 AM

BUSINESSES are still baffled by the smoking ban, four weeks after it was introduced.

The new law was brought in on July 1 to ban smoking in all enclosed spaces, including offices, pubs and restaurants.

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OPINION: KUNBI MOLAJO

Posted by Deborah James on July 10, 2007 6:01 AM

A RECENT court ruling could result in many victims of hit and run drivers being able to claim government compensation.

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OPINION: How far is too far after a storm?

Posted by Vicky Anderson on July 3, 2007 12:01 AM

WITH some national firms having to close down their Sheffield operations due to last week's rain, many will consider if they can temporarily relocate staff to other offices, such as nearby Liverpool.

But how far can staff, literally, be expected to go in these circumstances?

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OPINION: Julian Diaz-Rainey

Posted by Vicky Anderson on June 12, 2007 6:01 PM

IN VIEW of recent allegations made by UEFA about Liverpool fans, many are now wondering whether the fans, or indeed the club, have any potential action against UEFA for defamation.

There have also been reports in the press in which UEFA are alleged to have said that Liverpool fans are the worst in Europe.

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