http://www.harrison-drury.com Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:42:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The onset of the recent recession and continuing difficulties in the economic climate highlight numerous risks when entering into new business relationships. A number of recent cases have brought to light the need for businesses to ensure their terms and conditions are reviewed on a regular basis to ensure that ... http://www.harrison-drury.com/commercial-property-update/why-now-is-a-good-time-to-review-your-terms-and-conditions/ The Government has announced details of how it is proposing to remove the default retirement age (DRA) of 65 currently permitted by the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006. It proposes to abolish the DRA and the statutory retirement procedures on October 1 2011. Transitional arrangements will begin on April 6 2011. ... http://www.harrison-drury.com/employment-law-update/default-retirement-age-of-65-to-be-phased-out-from-april-2011-2/ The coalition has issued a consultation paper with a view to "rebalancing" the Licensing Act. In my opinion, only three major matters need addressing – first, the smoking ban (which will never be changed) and, secondly, supermarkets selling alcohol at ridiculously low prices (which is outside the remit of the ... http://www.harrison-drury.com/licensing-update/rebalancing-the-licensing-act/ The Tribunals Service has published its annual statistics for 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010. The number of claims submitted by employees has increased 56% from the previous year. Admittedly a large part of this increase is accounted for by the rise in multiple claims (i.e. where ... http://www.harrison-drury.com/employment-law-update/marked-increase-in-claims-by-employees/ With the school summer holidays fast approaching, there is the potential for this to be a minefield for separated families, with children being caught in the crossfire between warring parents. Avoid summer fun turning to misery with the following advice:- - Make your holiday plans early to avoid clashes. - Communicate with ... http://www.harrison-drury.com/family-law-update/tips-for-separated-families-during-school-summer-holidays/ Harrison Drury’s Blackburn operation, Harrison Drury LLP, has rebranded to Garricks Solicitors LLP (trading as “Garricks”). Harrison Drury LLP was launched in 2008 by Gregory Gardner-Boyes and Andy Herricks and worked in conjunction with Harrison Drury & Co Ltd with an agreement to use the Harrison Drury name. John Chesworth, managing partner of ... http://www.harrison-drury.com/hd-news/harrison-drury%e2%80%99s-blackburn-operation-changes-name/ Lancashire-based law firm Harrison Drury has expanded its commercial and property litigation department after appointing a new specialist solicitor. Colin Fenny has joined the firm as an associate where he will act for owner-managed businesses and larger commercial organisations at the firm’s offices in Preston and Garstang. The 34-year-old joined from Brabners ... http://www.harrison-drury.com/hd-news/harrison-drury-boosts-litigation-team/ Alistair Darling’s last budget in April froze the Inheritance Tax Allowance (IHT) of £325,000 until 2015.  So should there be any inflation and/or should people’s estates increase in size, this will mean that more tax will be payable to the government. Currently 40 per cent IHT is paid on an estate ... http://www.harrison-drury.com/wills-and-probate-update/current-inheritance-tax-position/ Harrison Drury’s commercial property team is recruiting. 2-3 years PQE; previous experience with a regional firm an advantage; competitive salary and flexible benefits. Chance to part of one of Lancashire's emerging commercial property teams. Please send details to owen.mckenna@harrison-drury.com http://www.harrison-drury.com/hd-news/harrison-drury-is-recruiting-for-a-property-lawyer/ I am currently acting for many landlords who are seeking to deal with tenants who are defaulting on their obligations. What I have found surprising is the number of tenancies that commercial landlords enter into without having a properly drawn up lease. While I fully understand the wish to save ... http://www.harrison-drury.com/commercial-property-update/five-reasons-you-should-always-have-a-written-lease/