On 7 November the Government announced a surprise change to the implementation timetable for the Companies Act 2006. The final implementation date will be delayed by one year to 1 October 2009... more
A much publicised issue recently is the blunder surrounding the disappearance of confidential personal details of 25 million child benefit recipients from HM Revenue and Customs more
Planning applications always seem emotional, from developments by billionaire Americans in the north of Scotland to applications for extensions in the neighbour's back yard. more
Employers can breathe a huge sigh of relief as the Employment Bill was finally introduced in the House of Lords at the end of last year. The reason for this relief is that that the abolition of the statutory dismissal, disciplinary and grievance procedures is now one step closer. more
Learn how to ensure your business does not suffer at the hands of unscrupulous employees whilst you maintain a trusting and respectful working environment. more
Although not well publicised, the national minimum wage increased with effect from 1st October 2007. The increases are: more
New trade mark laws came into force in the UK on 1 October 2007 which seriously reduce the examination process of new trade mark applications carried out by the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO). more
After some early provisions relating to electronic communications of companies, Monday sees the first main block of reforms introduced under the new Companies Act coming into force. more
From 1st October 2007, the provisions of the new Companies Act which deal with directors’ duties came into force. more
New draft Working Time Regulations have been published, providing that employees (working a normal 5-day week) will be entitled to... more
You may already be aware of our keen involvement in Avrio-Advocati, an international legal network. more
As a result of recent EU legislation, new laws are to be introduced in the UK by the end of this year relating to unfair commercial practices. more
The new Companies Act, which will implement a fundamental overhaul of UK company law in a number of phases, was passed in late 2006. One of the provisions already in force allows companies to issue AGM and EGM notices and other communications to shareholders by e-mail and via websites. more
As ever, April is a popular month for new employment legislation. This year is no exception and here are a few of the provisions that come into force this month... more
From 1st April 2007 maternity, adoption and flexible working rights will change significantly... more
Windows Vista is officially launched in Edinburgh by Bill Gates tomorrow, Tuesday 30th January 2007. As with all new operating systems from Microsoft, it is inevitable that the majority of businesses will adopt this system over the next few years. more
From 1st January 2007, a new piece of legislation came into force without any notice which makes company officers (directors and secretaries) liable to criminal prosecution if the company’s website does not contain certain details about the company, including the company’s name and registered office address. more