23 December 2009
Jewish School ruling a lesson in discrimination, says Wilkes
Birmingham based solicitors, the Wilkes Partnership, believes last week’s landmark Supreme Court ruling on a Jewish school discriminating against a 12 year old boy is a clear reminder of the importance of discrimination law in the UK and a warning to businesses not to fall foul of current legislation.
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9 November 2009
German Ambassador to visit Birmingham
The German Ambassador to the UK, His Excellency Georg Boomgaarden, will address a business audience in Birmingham on 12th November before officially opening the city’s German market.
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6 November 2009
Postal strike provides timely reminder on use of agency workers
The potential legal action against the Royal Mail by the Communication Workers Union over the decision to hire 30,000 agency workers, is a timely reminder of employment law for West Midlands businesses, according to Birmingham based solicitors, the Wilkes Partnership.
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12 October 2009
Data protection policies a must for West Midlands firms amid tougher changes
West Midlands businesses of all sizes need to ensure they have the correct data protection strategies in place, amid tougher enforcement changes and increased penalties for those failing to comply.
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1 October 2009
Businesses should understand new legal changes quickly
Businesses in the West Midlands are being urged to quickly understand how new legal changes that have come into force over the last few days will affect them or risk potential problems in the future.
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24 September 2009
Landmark religious discrimination case nears an end
A landmark religious discrimination case heard in Birmingham is heading towards a conclusion after a date for the tribunal to determine remedy was finally decided.
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September 2009
Employment policies must be up-to-date
Businesses in the West Midlands must make sure they have the correct employment policies amid record levels of unfair dismissal cases, a law firm has warned.
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September 2009
Workplace can be a potential minefield, says The Wilkes Partnership
Employment law experts are advising West Midlands businesses to think about the impact that the working environment can have on the health of their employees, in light of a tribunal claim.
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1 August 2009
Is your business ready for the final stage of the Companies Act?
A legal firm is urging West Midlands business owners to pay close attention to the final stage of the legislation which directly affects their company structure.
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August 2009
DOING A DEAL AND THE TRENDS THIS YEAR
Without doubt, selling a business is a stressful experience. However, surrounded by the right people who understand your requirements, life can be made easier.
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1 July 2009
THE WILKES PARTNERSHIP CONTINUES TO INVEST
Birmingham law firm The Wilkes Partnership has continued its recent trail of investing in its business by promoting two of its lawyers.
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1 July 2009
Does your company pass the stress test?
Employers in the West Midlands are being urged to "plan and prepare" with new figures revealing that millions of working days are being lost every year because of stress-related illness.
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1 July 2009
BUSINESS INSIDER
FEATURE ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
In recent years, intellectual property or ‘IP’, has grown in importance rapidly in the Midlands. IP has now evolved into an essential part of the fabric of companies, both small and large, in every sector in the Midlands.
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19 June 2009
CORPORATE SPECIALIST STEPS UP TO THE WILKES PARTNERSHIP
Birmingham law firm The Wilkes Partnership, has strengthened its corporate team by promoting one of its lawyers to partner.
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8 June 2009
New property expert at The Wilkes Partnership
Birmingham law firm The Wilkes Partnership has enhanced its credentials in the property sector with the new appointment of a regeneration specialist.
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27 May 2009
Businesses face £5,000 fine or possible imprisonment for emissions failure
Midlands businesses are being urged to understand the legal implications of the latest Government scheme to cut carbon emissions after new guidance revealed firms face fine of £5,000 or even imprisonment for failing to comply.
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27 May 2009
Business owners are putting their personal fortune at risk
A law firm is warning that business owners may be putting their personal wealth at risk because their business is not structured to cope with recessionary pressures.
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27 May 2009
Corporate Manslaughter reminder for West Midland businesses
The first ever prosecution under new laws on corporate manslaughter must serve as a warning for West Midlands businesses to keep health and safety at the top of their policies, says law firm The Wilkes Partnership.
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1 May 2009
EMPLOYMENT LAW FEATURE FOR BUSINESS INSIDER
QUESTION: How does an employer legally reduce working hours of its employees so they only work four days per week. What are the legal requirements and what steps must an employer take to achieve this?
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1 May 2009
The new Construction Act is currently working its way through Parliament and proposes a number of changes for the industry and construction professionals. Nigel Wood, senior partner at Birmingham law firm The Wilkes Partnership takes a closer look on its impact.
The amendments to the Construction Act have been a long time in coming. Four years and two consultations to be exact. In essence, the main aims of these proposed changes is to help businesses in the sector define clearly where the responsibility lies during a contract, simplify the adjudication process and identify the rights of each party involved.
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1 May 2009
Landlord or tenant? Bill payer will be responsible for new legislation
Commercial property landlords and tenants across the West Midlands must quickly work out who will be legally responsible for participating in the latest Government scheme to tackle carbon emissions or risk potential prosecution, a law firm has warned.
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1 April 2009
Creative industries and freelance workers issued contract warning in the face of a massive tax bill
Businesses and freelance staff working in the region’s fast-growing creative industries need to understand how their contracts work or risk a tax bill running into thousands of pounds, a city law firm has warned.
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1 April 2009
Employers warned to understand their legal duties during the economic downturn.
The economic downturn could see employment tribunals become a growth area for West Midland law firms in 2009, a city legal expert has predicted.
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24 March 2009
Deals: First quarter review for the Birmingham Insider
Comments by Gareth O’Hara, corporate partner at The Wilkes Partnership.
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20 March 2009
Deal of the Year 2008 supplement in the Birmingham Post
The Wilkes Partnership in driving seat in 2008
While most people were preparing themselves for a party to welcome in 2009, the corporate team at law firm The Wilkes Partnership were spending their New Year’s Eve in a different way.
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6 March 2009
Birmingham law firm drives two deals
Birmingham law firm Wilkes Partnership is driving a ray of light into the region’s automotive sector after completing two deals within days of each other.
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2 March 2009
Wills at risk in tough economic times
The economic turmoil could have a serious impact on the value of an individual’s estate, a law firm has warned.
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2 March 2009
The Wilkes Partnership complete sale of medical business
Birmingham law firm The Wilkes Partnership has acted on a deal which has seen long-standing client Unomedical sell its Woundcare and Ophthalmics business based in Redditch.
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27 February 2009
Credit crunch advertisers risk fine
Businesses across the West Midlands are being reminded of their responsibilities when they advertise goods and services or risk facing a substantial fine or prosecution.
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13 February 2009
HEALTH AND SAFETY FEATURE FOR BUSINESS INSIDER
Stephen Hopkins, Partner in the Wilkes Partnership employment team, talks about the new Health and Safety (Offences) Act and its implication for businesses.
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27 January 2009
DISCRIMINATION COMMENT FOR BUSINESS INSIDER
To satisfy your legal obligations and avoid falling into the discrimination trap, employers must have certain steps in place for their protection.
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12 January 2009
A landmark ruling in religious discrimination set to be heard next month
A landmark religious discrimination case heard in Birmingham is set to be given a preliminary hearing next month (FEB).
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1 January 2009
Enterprise businesses warned to become more aware of protecting their Intellectual Property
The increase in redundancies caused by a slowing economy should make enterprise businesses across the West Midlands look even more carefully than ever before at protecting their intellectual property (IP) or risk their livelihood, a city law firm has warned
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