Phasing out the Default Retirement Age
As of 22 March 2011: The draft Regulations laid before Parliament now provide for a 12 month transitional period i.e. so that retirements can take effect for up to 12 months from 5 April. An updated article will…
Top 10 Employment Law changes
There have been many changes to Employment Law over the last twelve months. We look at the top ten changes that employers should be aware of: 1. New compensation limits came into force on 1 February 2011 The…
Spotting the signs of dementia
Legal discussions tend to be the last on the list when dealing with the emotional blow of finding out a loved one is suffering from dementia, but early discussion can save much stress and heartbreak further down…
Online Trading Soars For SMEs Thanks To Frooly.com
Sheffield social e-commerce business Frooly is celebrating a strong trading period for its first Christmas, aiding hundreds of SMEs to successfully trade online many for the first time. The business, launched…
Sheffield couples warned not to neglect practical wedding arrangements
Hundreds of couples in Sheffield and Yorkshire are expected to become engaged this Valentine's Day, but neglecting some of the more practical aspects of getting married can lead to problems in the future, according…
Sheffield Hallam To Run Virtual Campus At English Institute Of Sport
Richard Lewis, chair of Sport England, visited Sheffield Hallam University this week to mark the signing of an agreement that gives 500 students access to world class sporting facilities at the English Institute…
The Business Portal Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
Sheffield law firm Wake Smith & Tofields is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Business Portal, a service set up to provide free initial legal consultations to the city's creative and digital industries . The…
Wake Smith Pursue Controversial Implanon Contraceptive Claims
The medical law team at Wake Smith & Tofields are pursuing actions on behalf of women who have become pregnant after they were advised to change to use the contraceptive implant Implanon. The full extent of…
For better, for worse: the reality of divorce in the credit crunch
The division of assets in divorce settlements needs greater consideration as more people face the reality of divorcing in the credit crunch and the realisation that assets can go dramatically down in value as well…
Assured Shorthold Tenancies - Increase In Annual Rent
At present, if the annual rent of a residential tenancy is more than £25,000 per annum then it cannot be an assured shorthold tenancy. However, with effect from 1 October 2010, any residential tenancy where the…
