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You have probably heard of automobile lemon laws before, but do you really understand the implications of these laws As a consumer, you should, because the automobile lemon laws will serve you in situations where you end up unintentionally purchasing a lemon
Mon, 6 Aug 2007: The Importance of Having a Tenancy Agreement
Property price all over the UK is rising. As a result, it is becoming increasingly common to live in hired accommodation instead of buying property. It is a much cheaper option and ideally suitable for the smaller family structures that we have now. People are travelling much more as well, either for work or for education. Given the growing intake in several universities, on-campus housing as provided by the college authorities may not always be available. In fact, in certain cases, it is actually cheaper to rent and share an accommodation with fellow students, rather than go in for university housing.
Fri, 3 Aug 2007: Prevent Losses With A Mortgage Refinance For Bad Credit Loan
You mourn the loss of a favorite pair of shoes You agonize over losing a round of chess
Thu, 2 Aug 2007: Why do you need a House Share Agreement?
Sharing houses is not a new phenomenon in the UK. People especially individuals are opting for house sharing due to many valid reasons. They will share the kitchen, bathroom and living room with a separate bedroom. They will also share the responsibilities of the household works.
Tue, 31 Jul 2007: Employment Law: Dismissals For Incapability & Other Topics
Incapability Dismissals
Contrary to popular belief ‘ill health’ is a potentially fair reason for dismissal since it relates to the employee’s capability to perform the work that they were employed to do However, in the context of incapability dismissals, the Employment Tribunal will scrutinise the procedures followed by the employer prior to termination, in order to determine whether the decision to dismiss was reasonable in the circumstances
Tue, 31 Jul 2007: Employment Law: Can You Stop Employees ‘preparing’ To Compete?
The relationship between employer and employee is founded on a continuing bond of trust and confidence In relation to this, the terms ‘duty of fidelity’ and ‘fiduciary duties’ have arisen in relation to employees and directors respectively
Tue, 31 Jul 2007: Whistleblowing - Michelmores Employment Law Update
Those of you who attended our Autumn Conference in 2006 may be interested to learn of some recent developments in the area of whistleblowing – that is, claims of suffering a detriment or dismissal on account of making a protected disclosure under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA)
The scope of PIDA
The case of Croke v Hydro Aluminium Worcester Ltd concerned an individual who supplied his services to an employment agency through his own service company
Tue, 31 Jul 2007: Does TUPE Ever Apply To Share Sale?
Background
Where a TUPE transfer takes place, the "affected employees" employed by the transferor will transfer to the transferee under their existing terms of employment and with their continuity of employment unbroken Following the transfer, the transferee will automatically assume liability for all rights and obligations in relation to the employment of the affected employees
Tue, 31 Jul 2007: Ten Promotional Items To Motivate Your Sales Staff
Rewarding your sales staff is a great way to motivate them to get out there and make sales, but choosing rewards for them may have you stumped Cash isn’t always the best motivator – after all, they already know that more sales equals more cash
Tue, 31 Jul 2007: Settling Discrimination Claims – The Hidden Dangers
All strands of the discrimination legislation contain a prohibition on “victimisation”, preventing an employer from subjecting an employee to any detriment by reason of the fact that the employee has made an allegation or claim of unlawful discrimination Without such protection from reprisals, the discrimination legislation would be significantly weakened
Tue, 31 Jul 2007: As Long As The Accident Wasn’t Your Fault You Can Claim
So you’ve been involved in an accident and it wasn’t your fault but you’re unsure if you can claim If so, you’ve come to the right place
Sat, 28 Jul 2007: Justice and SEC Clamping Down on Corrupt Practices: Beware of the Conduct of Strategic Partners
Today's state of affairs for private equity sponsors in the arenas of public relations and politics is challenging at best, and a private equity sponsor who is exposing itself to corruption or corrupt
Fri, 27 Jul 2007: Law And Law Firms In The Kindgom Of Thailand
Thailand has a great number of law firms, each of them offering a host of services in almost all areas such as legal, tax, real estate, corporate, and back office works. However, it is important that
Tue, 24 Jul 2007: Mentally Ill Juvenile Sentenced To 50 Years In Prison
A court in Johnson County, Kansas sentenced a mentally ill juvenile to life in prison with no chance of parole for 50 years. Andrew Ellman was convicted of murdering his mental health worker, Terri Z
Sun, 22 Jul 2007: Why Do You Need A Process Server?
If you're involved in a court case and you want the case to go forward, eventually you are going to need a process server
A process server is the person who delivers legal documents – writs, subpoenas, summaries, complaints or other court documents – to those individuals who are involved in the case
Fri, 20 Jul 2007: Why Use A Private Investigator In A Criminal Defense Investigation?
The police can be of great service to prosecutors when it comes to finding witnesses to a crime and to following the evidence to a suspect However, sometimes the defense is going to realize that there seems to be key evidence missing or witnesses that have not come forward: the defense attorneys are going to find a basis for reasonable doubt
Fri, 20 Jul 2007: Need Help With A Civil Litigation Investigation?
Are you involved in a court case Maybe you're the victim of an accident and are fighting with another driver or their insurance company
Tue, 17 Jul 2007: Defending Yourself Against Criminal Time – Defense Attorneys
Attorneys are one of the more respected careers and the one that is hated the most It may depend on which side of the court you are
Wed, 11 Jul 2007: Michelmores Concerned By Further Delays In Publication Of Healthcare Commission Report Into Istc Quality Of Care Issues
Publication of the Healthcare Commission's long-awaited report into the quality of care provided by independent sector treatment centres (ISTC's) has been delayed still further
At a Commons debate on ISTCs in May health minister Andy Burnham said the report would be published in June
Wed, 11 Jul 2007: What Is A Personal Injury Claim?
Any time a person is injured, that person experiences a personal injury The law is designed to protect an individual from being harmed by other people or organizations
Wed, 11 Jul 2007: Bristol Royal Infirmary Scandal: After Ten Years The 'forgotten Families' Still Wait
A new website offers data on hospital success rates in children’s heart surgery but, according to Michelmores, families whose children were severely injured as a result of botched surgery at the Bristol Royal Infirmary ten years ago are still waiting Those cases are not covered by the information
Tue, 10 Jul 2007: Adultery Under The Microscope!
In recent years there has been a steady increase in the use of Private investigator services for assistance in divorce and matrimonial associated issues. A recent survey undertaken and published by Gr
Tue, 10 Jul 2007: The Basics Of Chinese Trademark Registration
Though the United States media have published a number of stories deriding China's intellectual property protection, those articles nearly always neglect to mention that in most instances involving trademarks, the fault lies with the foreign company, not with Chinese enforcement The reality is that many foreign companies fail to register their trademarks in China and thus have no real right to complain about any "infringement" there
Tue, 10 Jul 2007: A Guide To Starting Your Own Law Firm
There are a variety of reasons why launching their own law firm can be an attractive proposition for qualified lawyers: greater flexibility and the ability to determine their own career path, family n
Mon, 9 Jul 2007: How Much Is Your Motorcycle Injury Worth?
People who ride motorcycles are more likely to suffer serious injuries as a result of any collisions with other road users due to the fact they are less protected Their bikes are more susceptible to any faults on the road, such as potholes and spillages, and the awareness of other motorists is not always as good as it should be
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