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30
May 2014

Chadwick Lawrence implements Proclaim

Eclipse’s Proclaim Practice Management solution selected in 6-figure deal Heavyweight Yorkshire practice, Chadwick Lawrence, has implemented the Proclaim Practice Management Software solution from Eclipse Legal Systems. With 7 offices across the West Yorkshire region, Chadwick Lawrence employs 250 staff and provides a full range of legal services to both corporate and private clients.  Founded in…

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28
May 2014

Auto-Enrolment Compliance

Dunelm Soft Furnishings Limited has become the first well-known organisation to come to the attention of the Pensions Regulator for failing to fully comply with its obligations in respect of auto-enrolment. An inspection was carried out by the Regulator which ascertained that a significant proportion of employees had been enrolled into the pension scheme late,…

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28
May 2014

Update on Preventing Illegal Working

Under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, offences may be committed where an individual is employed without the relevant permission to work in the United Kingdom. A civil penalty may be imposed if an employer negligently employs someone without the right to undertake the work for which they are employed. Further, a criminal offence…

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28
May 2014

Management Matters

Each edition Jackie Astbury, our Training Manager, will look at the ‘managerial side of life’ and focus on management development, providing guidance, tips, techniques and practical advice on an assortment of topics including performance management, conflict management, time management and many more. We continue on our journey looking at managing your time and specifically with…

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27
May 2014

A Divorce in 105 seconds – surely not!

The Telegraph has reported today that Max Clifford’s marriage to his former PA was ended in 105 seconds! Whilst that might have been the length of the Decree Nisi hearing at court, such reports do not deter our clients from seeking a ‘quickie divorce’. It is always with a heavy heart that we have to…

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19
May 2014

Income Payment Agreement and Order in Bankruptcy

The High Court, in the case of Thomas and another (Joint Trustees In Bankruptcy of Stephen John Edmondson) v Edmondson [2014] EWHC 1494 (Ch) (12 May 2014), has considered whether the Court has jurisdiction to make an Income Payments Order (IPO – made by the court) against an undischarged Bankrupt who has already entered into…

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