Pre Nuptial Agreements - Consultation
The Law Commission recently opened a consultation as to what extent, if any, pre nuptial agreements should become binding. The scope of the consultation has now been extended to discuss non matrimonial property…
Employment Law Updates
The Government issues its employment law legislation on 1 October each year. Here are changes coming into force this October: National Minimum Wage The following hourly rates of national minimum wage will apply…
"Doctor, Doctor, everyone keeps ignoring me"..."Next please" Claims against GPs in the United Kingdom at an all time high
One of the main representative bodies for doctors, the Medical Defence Union, in their 2011 annual report, reveal that disciplinary cases against GPs and hospital doctors are at an all-time high and have increased…
Squatting - A Crime
From 1 September 2012 there will be a new criminal offence of squatting in a residential building. The new offence will be committed where a person does all of the following:- • Is in a residential building…
Sickness and Holiday Pay Update
Sickness whilst on annual leave used to be considered by employers as an unfortunate circumstance that was borne by the employee. A recent Court of Appeal decision highlights the changes made to this area of law…
Auto Enrolment - Regulations Finalised
The new Regulations on auto enrolment will come into force on 1 October 2012. Small employers will not be subject to auto enrolment until June 2015 at the earliest. Small employers will now only have to establish…
Joint Bank Accounts - Record Your Intentions
What happens to a joint bank account when one of the joint holders dies? If there is no evidence of what the parties intend then the presumption is that neither joint holder intended to make a gift or a loan…
Strategies for Managing Risk
Wake Smith LLP's commercial team are experts in reviewing contracts and situations to help clients plan ahead and deal with complex contracts whether it be in manufacturing, branding or e-commerce solutions, short…
NHS Trust Fined Record Sum of £325,000 Following Data Breach
The highest ever fine issued by the Information Commissioner's Officer (ICO) in respect of a Data Protection Act (DPA) breach has been levied - £325,000. The unlucky recipient is Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals…
Setting up in Competition with your Former Employer
Some while ago I prepared article for clients about the implications of the High Court decision in Customer Systems plc v. Ranson. Interestingly, although much of the original Judgment still stands, one significant…
