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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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16
May 2014

Chadwick Lawrence involved in new Mediation Service

Chadwick Lawrence Family Department are delighted to announce our involvement in a brand new innovative Mediation Service which is designed to help separating couples resolve matters swiftly and amicably and in a very cost effective way. Lawyer Supported Mediation launched in Leeds in April 2014 and forms part of a wider initiative to encourage couples…

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09
May 2014

Lessons must be learned from Stafford Hospital scandal

According to a committee of MPs (The Commons Public Administration Select Committee), public services need to learn lessons from the Stafford Hospital scandal on the handling of complaints. Concerns raised by local doctors and patients were ignored about the failings at the hospital. The committee says that there is a “culture of denial and failure”…

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29
Apr 2014

6 April 2014 A Key Date for Employment Law Changes

On 6 April 2014, the below key changes came into force: Increase to Employment Tribunal fees – there has been a re-categorisation of a number of “Type B” claims, which attract a higher fee. This is to remedy what the Government has identified as a mistake in the original legislation which categorised certain claims incorrectly…

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29
Apr 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. All good TV series spawn spin off series’.  French and Saunders brought Absolutely…

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29
Apr 2014

Introducing our Corporate and Commercial Team! How can we help your business?

Whether you want to give your business a general “health check” or you have a specific deal in mind. We are happy to provide a first meeting free of charge to help identify your particular concerns, following which we will provide you with a comprehensive note of our advice, costs and timescales to complete any…

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