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Hannah boosts property team at Harrison Drury

Harrison Drury has added to its commercial property team with the appointment of solicitor Hannah Craig. Hannah, who joins from JWK Solicitors in Lancaster, will advise clients on a range…

08/01/15
HD NewsPreston OfficeProperty & Construction
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Harsher penalties could be in store for safety and hygiene offences

A review of sentencing guidelines could result in tougher penalties for individuals and organisations who flout health and safety regulations or breach food hygiene legislation. The Sentencing Council is consulting…

08/01/15
Automotive, Transport & LogisticsEnergy & UtilitiesHealthcare

Can I prevent my former wife from enrolling our daughter at a new school?

Q. My former wife and I divorced in 2009. We have an eight year-old daughter who lives with my former wife but spends time with me every weekend. My former…

06/01/15
Family

Blue Wren expands with office switch

Preston-based digital and creative agency Blue Wren has moved to new offices in the city thanks to the help of Harrison Drury. The digital marketing consultancy has taken a five-year…

06/01/15
Digital & CreativeProperty & Construction

Is obesity a workplace disability?

In a much anticipated decision, the European Court of Justice has ruled that being obese can constitute a disability for the purposes of EU equality at work legislation. The judgment…

06/01/15
Employment LawRegulatory & Compliance

Q&A: The new rules on shared parental leave

Shared parental leave has been designed by the government to give new parents greater flexibility to care for their children. The new regulations will apply to parents of babies whose…

05/01/15
Employment LawRegulatory & Compliance

Can a self-employed contractor be classed as a worker?

The case of Plastering Contractors Stanmore Ltd v Holden examines the question of what constitutes a ‘worker’ – and has wide-ranging legal implications for employers. The ‘worker’ category and what…

02/01/15
Employment LawRegulatory & Compliance
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