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Sign Up For Our Employment Law Newsletter Today! - 19th December 2011
Keep yourself up to date with latest developments by subscribing to our new, free quarterly HR and Employment Law Newsletter. Each issue will cover topics of importance or interest, and will provide practical guidance on subjects of interest to our clients.
The first issue of the newsletter is available online here.
You can now sign up to our brand new HR and Employment Law newsletter here.
Fraser Dawbarns LLP Secures Law Society’s New Quality Mark - 8th December 2011
Fraser Dawbarns LLP in Kings Lynn, Wisbech, Downham Market and March has secured membership to the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) - the mark of excellence for the home buying process.
Can You Decide How You Want Your Life to End? - By Liz Morris, 30th November 2011
Not many people are aware of this, but there are two legal documents that people can use to make their wishes known and give clear instructions to the medical profession about what could happen if they are in a situation which might be described as “end of life.”
A Worrying Precedent - By Kim Hurley, 21st November 2011
The Court of Appeal will soon be asked to decide how far an employer has to go in order to comply with its duty to inform an employee that they have a legal right. The case of R v R Plant Hire (Peterborough) Ltd v Bailey has worrying implications for solicitors.
GOODBYE TO THE SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRY? Proposed Cuts to Subsidies for Investors in Solar Energy - By Kim Hurley, 15th November 2011
On 31 October 2011 the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) launched a consultation proposing changes to the subsidy scheme for solar power.
Agency Worker Regulations Now in Force - By Kim Hurley, 19th October 2011
This month (1 October 2011) saw the coming into force of the much talked about Agency Worker Regulations 2010. These Regulations will affect employment businesses and agencies, hirers and agency workers.
Firm’s Special Luncheon Raises Funds for Cancer Charity - 10th October 2011
Staff at Fraser Dawbarns office in Wisbech held a special luncheon on Friday 30th September to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE: Minimum Wage Increase - By Kim Hurley, 5th October 2011
Increases to the National Minimum Wage took effect from 1 October 2011.
Local Solicitors welcome Government proposal to ban referral fees for Personal Injury Claims... - 9th September 2011
Leading regional Solicitors, Fraser Dawbarns LLP, have welcomed the news that the Government is to ban referral fees for Personal Injury claims. Steve McGregor, Head of the litigation team and based in Wisbech, said “As a firm, we have never paid a referral fee for any personal injury claim and see no need to do so. We pride ourselves on delivering an efficient and effective local service, which meets the needs of our clients.”
Local Solicitors in Charity Motorcycle Ride - 23rd August 2011
Iain Grimes and Neil John, both solicitors from Fraser Dawbarns LLP, took part in a charity motorcycle ride on 21st July organised by HSBC in aid of St Nicholas’ Hospice in Bury St Edmunds.
Fraser Dawbarns Joins Elite Group of Conveyancing Firms - 20th July 2011
Fraser Dawbarns LLP announced today that it has been accepted as a member of The Conveyancing Association.
DIY Probate Runs Risk - By Sarah Gregory, 24th June 2011
It is entirely possible to apply for probate and deal with an estate, without seeing a lawyer, but it’s not without risks warns legal group, Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE).
New Solicitor Joins the Wisbech Litigation Team - 24th June 2011
Leading Fenland and West Norfolk law firm Fraser Dawbarns has strengthened its civil litigation team with the appointment of a new solicitor.
The Importance of a Shareholder Agreement - By Daniel Ball, 21st June 2011
The recent takeover bid of Arsenal FC by Stan Kroenke has been the cause of much discussion within the British media. Whether you are a supporter of the takeover or not, the story serves as a useful reminder to companies about the devolution of shares. This may be of particular concern for small to medium size businesses that are in essence a family business.
IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE: BAILEY v R&R PLANT HIRE (UKEAT/0370/10/ZT) - By Kim Hurley, 1st June 2011
Our firm has been inundated with calls following the handing down of judgement in Bailey v R&R Plant Hire Ltd by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) last week. We represented R&R Plant Hire in this matter and were present at the hearing of the appeal.
Older News Stories
Super-Injunctions and Life in the Non-Celebrity World - By Kim Hurley, 19th May 2011
New Managing Partner Elected By Fraser Dawbarns LLP - 3rd May 2011
COMMERCIAL UPDATE: Changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in the 2011 Budget - By Daniel Ball, 13th April 2011
Divorcing Couples Must Try Mediation First Before Court - By Rebecca Woodley, 16th March 2011
How Much Notice Does an Employee Have to Give to take a Holiday? - By Ian Harvey, 1st March 2011
Local Lawyer Attends Prestigious Legal Ceremony - 1st March 2011
Fraser Dawbarns Recommended in UK’s Leading Law Guide - 1st March 2011
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