Blogs
Facebook driver sacked unfairly
A driver who was sacked after criticising his employers on Facebook has won his claim of unfair dismissal. Niall Kass was angry because he had been stopped by police while driving a vehicle for Perthshire company Gillies and Mackay Ltd. He was issued with a £60 fixed penalty because the vehicle’s....
Divorce – Full and Frank Disclosure
There has been quite extensive media coverage relating to the divorce of millionaire property developer Scot Young and his wife Michelle. Michelle Young claims that her husband has a substantial fortune of hundreds of millions of pounds. Scot Young’s case is that he has lost all of his money and t....
Number of new UK businesses continues to soar
More than 102,000 new businesses were set up in the UK last year, according to the latest government figures. More than 102,000 new businesses were set up in the UK last year, according to the latest government figures. The total number of businesses now stands at a record level of 4.9million.....
Government help for women starting and growing businesses
Female entrepreneurs are being helped to grow their businesses by a new set of government schemes. The measures are part of the Small Business: GREAT Ambition campaign which aims to help small businesses survive and thrive as the economy continues to recover. Part of the campaign is targeted s....
New law makes it easier to protect intellectual property
Businesses will be able to protect their intellectual property rights more effectively across Europe and the rest of the world as new legislation comes into effect. The Intellectual Property Act received the Royal Assent on 14 May. One of its key features is that it enables the UK to implement th....
The difference between soap operas and real life
The recent storyline in Coronation Street involving domestic abuse is no doubt aimed to raise awareness of this issue, particularly for male victims like Tyrone. In addition to being the victim of an abusive relationship, poor Tyrone doesn’t have Parental Responsibility for his daughter Ruby and h....
Government vows to ‘help firms to start-up and scale-up’
A new Bill to help small businesses is being introduced by the government. The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill contains several measures designed to make it easier for small firms to thrive. They include: • Strengthening the rules on director disqualificati....
Child Maintenance changes – what you need to know
The Child Support Agency has been in existence for nearly 20 years now and it has undergone many changes in that time. There have been lots of well publicised problems. Some more changes are coming and if you are in the process of separating or are already separated then there are several things....
What you need to know about buying a property as an unmarried couple
Buying a house is a complicated issue enough, but add the complexity of a live in relationship and the small matter of children and suddenly the formalities become all the more awkward. Imagine the scene, you’ve found the house that you want, agreed a price and you can’t wait to move in and s....
Action to combat anti-social behaviour upheld
Residents on a private estate in Hertfordshire had their actions to combat antisocial behaviour in their neighbourhood upheld, aided by our specialist town and country planning lawyers. Residents on a private estate in Hertfordshire had their actions to combat antisocial behaviour in their neighb....
Levy exemption on homes will cut costs for self-builders
The government says people building their own homes will soon be able to save thousands of pounds because they will no longer have to pay the Community Infrastructure Levy. The government says people building their own homes will soon be able to save thousands of pounds because they will no longe....
Attwaters Jameson Hill recognised in prestigious listing
Attwaters Jameson Hill solicitors has been ranked in the prestigious Planning Magazine annual list of top rated planning law firms. It is an endorsement of the quality of work and the commitment to client service provided by the team. It is also a wonderful accolade which tends to be reserved for la....
