Calculating Damages Claims
This paper considers how compensation claims are calculated for people who have suffered injuries as a result of negligence or an accident.
Calculating limitation periods
A recent Judgment brings welcome clarification concerning the calculation of the limitation period for claims brought under section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986.
Capital gains tax in the headlines
The proposed changes to capital gains tax may affect older tax payers wanting to dispose of a long-standing holiday home.
Care at what cost?
If you are injured, you are entitled to recover the cost of care provided to you as part of a claim for compensation from whoever is responsible for the accident.
Care in Crisis
Castlebeck Care and Southern Cross - just two of the care companies who have hit the headlines in 2011. Horrific abuse was uncovered at one of Castlebeck’s homes for vulnerable adults, and Southern Cross, Britain’s largest care homes operator, went into administration, leaving its 31,000 residents uncertain as to their futures. While the facts differ, the question arises as to how much do we really care about how the vulnerable in our society are treated?
Charitable Incorporated Organisations
Part of the IBB Charities team 5 minute guide to... series, this briefing looks at issues surrounding charitable incorporated organisations. This is a new legal structure with incorporated form specifically designed for charities and was one of the most widely welcomed changes introduced by the Charities Act 2006.
Charities Bulletin - New Year Roundup 2011
This is the first of our new e-bulletins designed to keep you up to date with the latest developments in the sector and provide you with a roundup of recent changes to the law as well as focusing on key developments expected this year.
Charities face cash calamity
Concern is growing that a rule change could threaten the charitable status of strictly Orthodox groups, costing them large amounts in tax relief.
Jo Coleman, Charities Partner comments.
Charities Management - Don't Be the Last Man Standing in the Pension Scheme
Tim Rutherford and Kajal Shah of IBB Solicitors have a warning for all museums and galleries not to be vulnerable to overwhelming pension scheme liabilities. The problems faced by charities who are participants in multi-employer schemes has recently been highlighted by the decision of the High Court last December in a case involving the Wedgwood Museum.
Charities Management - Ensuring Charity Mergers are Successful
The merger of the charities running two separate care homes, Nightingale and Hammerson House, brings important lessons for the charity sector. Fortunately, the news is all good so far and the prospects for the new entity, Known as Nightingale Hammerson, are favourable.
Charities Update - 15th April 2011
This is our second Charities e-bulletin designed to keep you up to date with the latest developments in the sector and provide you with a roundup of recent changes to the law as well as focusing on key developments expected this year.
Charities Update Winter 2012
Covering the Preston Down Trust, Public Benefit, Equalities Act Guidance, Risk Survey and much more.
Check land for pond life before you buy
Despite its dimunitive size, the great crested newt causes a significant amount of disruption to developers and projects across the country. Bill Bidder, Partner of IBB's real estate team comments.
Chesham set to have its own Glastonbury at The Bury
IBB's Chesham office at The Bury is loaned out for a weekend to celebrate BURYFields, a music and comedy festival.
Children and contact: glossary of terms
A useful glossary to demystify frequently used legal terms.
Christmas hampers go bust
The Farepak case is a good example of how the courts can move fast in appropriate cases
CIO's and the incorporation of Charities associated with Congregations
2013 sees the long awaited introduction of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation or CIO's, which provides a new method by which a charity can be set up as an incorporated organisation with all the benefits that such a structure provides whilst keeping the extent of corporate regulation to an appropriate minimum.
Civil partnerships
Entering into a civil partnership is likely to have a significant impact on your financial rights and responsibilities. Prepare by making yourself aware of the implications regarding inheritance and other social and financial consequences.
Client Confidence
A client came to IBB as she was dissatisfied with the level of communication with her previous solicitors and particularly their failure to respond to her within a reasonable time frame. As a consequence of this poor service she instructed IBB, as the firm and a particular lawyer had been recommended to her by a friend who had benefitted from instructing IBB.
Clinical negligence
The law in respect of clinical negligence is complex and requires the skill and judgment of an experienced solicitor if viable claims are to be run and won.
Combat harassment
Can an employer be liable for the discriminatory actions of a third party?
Companies Act 2006 - 6th April 2008 implementation
An update on forthcoming changes.
Compensation Review
A guide to recent developments in the compensation regime
Corporate Manslaughter Act comes into force
A welcome and overdue piece of legislation means that it is imperative that organisations put health and safety at the forefront of their operational priorities.
| A welcome and overdue piece of legislation means that it is imperative that organisations put health and safety at the forefront of their operational priorities. |
Costs against insolvency practitioners
A reminder to insolvency practitioners to preserve their independence from both the debtor and and the creditor.
Costs awards against funders of litigation
"It's OK, we'll just wind the company up if we lose."
Court of Appeals Clarifies Meaning of “Suitable” Work Equipment
In the same week as the Government delivered its report, following a Whitehall-wide review of the operation of health and safety laws, the Court of Appeal, in Threlfall v Hull City Council [2010] EWCA Civ 1147, dealt with the practical implications of risk assessments.
Creating the right employee share scheme for your company
Employee share schemes are a great way to reward employees for their past endeavours and provide them with an incentive to achieve peak performance in their day-to-day roles.
