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One of Kent’s longest-established law firms has opened a new office in Canterbury.

Waterfront client and kitchen appliance manufacturer, Kenwood, has just won an important trade mark victory at the European Court, defending its kMIX trade mark from attack from the manufacturers of the rival BAMIX brand.

The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) in its final report on employee share schemes which are not tax-advantaged (non-approved).

This looks at the proposed improvements to Enterprise Management Incentives announced by the Government in December 2012 and at other announcements relating to employee share incentives.

Award winning firm of Financial Advisers - Fiducia Wealth Management have developed a unique on-line collaboration website for professionals such Accountants and Solicitors.

Simpson Millar discusses the issues around when an accident becomes a potential claim for personal injury and the common types of claims and who is responsible.

James Spriggs qualifies as a Legal Executive following training with Wilkin Chapman Grange.

Nick Shaw of Wilkin Chapman LLP's Lincoln office, has qualified as a Legal Executive following training with the firm.

Three lucky Tweeters are going to get the chance to put one question to X Factor star Amelia-Lily. Find out how and where the competition is happening here.

Amelia Lily is due to celebrate her 18th birthday in the next few days, and Winn Solicitors have decided to give the X Factor star a big birthday surprise. Find out more here.

Barrister appointed new Head of Law at Coventry University College

Miscreant Selling of Holidays on the Rise leading to potential Disasters for unlucky Holidaymakers.

Simpson Millar expect an increase in compensation claims as leading tour operators slash package holiday costs by up to 50% as the economic climate tightens the pockets of the British Public.

Simpson Millar LLP has launched a new corporate identity for its commercial team as it continues to support SMEs and owner managed-businesses through challenging times. The brand will be known as SM Commercial Solicitors.

Leading Scottish law firm Frazer Coogans Solicitors have relaunched their website to reflect the evolution and progress of the business in recent years.

Simpson Millar Solicitors LLP have recognised an increase in holiday accidents claims and that there distinct need for clear and concise information relating to these. They have now launched a dedicated website.(www.on-holiday-accident-claims.co.uk)

Top Holiday Claims Experts, Simpson Millar claim that holiday illnesses eg Salmonella could rise in countries such as Egypt or Turkey and we could see an influx in British holidaymakers struck down by this travel bug whilst on holidays abroad.

Olliers Solicitors, Manchester Legal Awards ‘Crime / Regulatory Firm of the Year’ 2011, is looking to move into new practice areas of law during the year 2012.

Law firm Spencers Solicitors puts the spotlight on absurd claims as part of campaign to reform the personal injury system.

A firm of solicitors based in Stone is offering a convenient home visit service for elderly people and those with mobility problems who live in and around the town.

Leading personal injury law firm, NewLaw Solicitors, has strengthened its Bristol office with the appointment of a highly experienced solicitor to lead the Serious Injuries Team.

Future Growth Led by increasing awareness among the people, liberalization policies of the government, improving the economy and tendency of wealth accumulation

One of Kent’s longest-established law firms has opened a new office in Canterbury.

Waterfront client and kitchen appliance manufacturer, Kenwood, has just won an important trade mark victory at the European Court, defending its kMIX trade mark from attack from the manufacturers of the rival BAMIX brand.

The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) in its final report on employee share schemes which are not tax-advantaged (non-approved).

The High Court recently considered the impact of the actions of a former employee during garden leave on the terms of his compromise agreement, including his deferred incentive awards.

This looks at the proposed improvements to Enterprise Management Incentives announced by the Government in December 2012 and at other announcements relating to employee share incentives.

Award winning firm of Financial Advisers - Fiducia Wealth Management have developed a unique on-line collaboration website for professionals such Accountants and Solicitors.

The recent spectatcular high profile collapses on the high street show the importance of ensuring that debts and credit control remain a priority in 2013 because the ripples will come down the supply/business chain.

Almond Solicitors provide new online resources to help the UK population with their injury claims.

Solicitors’ Negligence and Liability is the leading title on all aspects of solicitors’ liability. Written by a team of practising lawyers who deal with claims against solicitors on a daily basis, it provides comprehensive, practical analysis.

Simpson Millar discusses the issues around when an accident becomes a potential claim for personal injury and the common types of claims and who is responsible.

A Rotherham couple banned from fostering children because they are members of UKIP made headline news but Oxley & Coward Solicitors is warning employers that taking similar action with employees risks falling foul of European human rights rulings.

Local law firm GLANVILLES will be taking part in a Christmas Wrapping event at Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth on 16 December 2012, to raise awareness of Brain Tumour Research.

Local law firm GLANVILLES has won the prestigious ‘Business & Professional Services’ award at the 2012 Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards for Excellence.

Local law firm GLANVILLES held a Charity Quiz recently at Port Solent, with 17 teams from other professional firms taking part and raising £669 for Brain Tumour Research (www.braintumourresearch.org).

There are many schemes available to first time buyers. These include the FirstBuy scheme, which allows people to take out a mortgage for 75 per cent of the cost of the property.

James Spriggs qualifies as a Legal Executive following training with Wilkin Chapman Grange.

Nick Shaw of Wilkin Chapman LLP's Lincoln office, has qualified as a Legal Executive following training with the firm.

Throughout October 2012, a Great Yarmouth-based firm of solicitors are taking part in Free Wills Month.

Leading Lincolnshire law firm, Wilkin Chapman LLP is delighted to announce further success in the recently published Legal 500, a leading source of information on the legal services sector.

Leading Lincolnshire law firm, Wilkin Chapman Grange is delighted to announce further success in the recently published Legal 500, a leading source of information on the legal services sector.

Three lucky Tweeters are going to get the chance to put one question to X Factor star Amelia-Lily. Find out how and where the competition is happening here.

Amelia Lily is due to celebrate her 18th birthday in the next few days, and Winn Solicitors have decided to give the X Factor star a big birthday surprise. Find out more here.

Four new trainee solicitors from the Grimsby area have just started their legal careers with leading law firm Wilkin Chapman Grange.

Local law firm Glanvilles have just taken delivery of their brand new branded vehicle.

Members of local law firm Glanvilles took part in an inter business football tournament in Southampton on Friday 21 September 2012.

Appointment of Legal 500 litigator to Excello Law in North East England.

A Norfolk firm of solicitors has recently been working hard in the local area to increase people’s awareness of the importance of writing a will.

By Martin Williamson, Head of Residential Property, Latimer Hinks Solicitors. As mentioned in previous columns, many young people are finding themselves priced out of today's property market, unable to provide the deposit that lenders require.

HSBC has recently announced that it has set aside a further £670 million to cover the costs of compensating victims of the PPI scandal.

On 29 July 2012, 6 members of local law firm Glanvilles took part in the ‘Doughnut Dash’ in aid of Hampshire Autistic Society.

Barrister appointed new Head of Law at Coventry University College

The benefits of registering land are numerous. Not only does registration give the owner peace of mind in knowing that their claim on land they own is legally protected, it also safeguards against ‘adverse possession’ - what is known as squatting

This week’s exciting Kiteleys promotion is for a discount on ‘Change of name deeds’ documentation reduced from £100 to just £ 25 for one week only.

FirstBuy allows people to take out a mortgage for just 75 per cent of the cost of the property, provided they can stump up a five per cent deposit.

Miscreant Selling of Holidays on the Rise leading to potential Disasters for unlucky Holidaymakers.

Simpson Millar expect an increase in compensation claims as leading tour operators slash package holiday costs by up to 50% as the economic climate tightens the pockets of the British Public.

Simpson Millar LLP has launched a new corporate identity for its commercial team as it continues to support SMEs and owner managed-businesses through challenging times. The brand will be known as SM Commercial Solicitors.

Leading Scottish law firm Frazer Coogans Solicitors have relaunched their website to reflect the evolution and progress of the business in recent years.

Simpson Millar Solicitors LLP have recognised an increase in holiday accidents claims and that there distinct need for clear and concise information relating to these. They have now launched a dedicated website.(www.on-holiday-accident-claims.co.uk)

Sian Davies, Solicitor with local firm GLANVILLES is being mobilised as part of Operation Herrick, Afghanistan.

Top Holiday Claims Experts, Simpson Millar claim that holiday illnesses eg Salmonella could rise in countries such as Egypt or Turkey and we could see an influx in British holidaymakers struck down by this travel bug whilst on holidays abroad.

Martin Kaye Solicitors in Telford, Shropshire, have welcomed the move on unfair dismissal laws as good for business. New rules mean employees will need to work two years rather than just one year before they can claim unfair dismissal.

Martin Kaye solicitors in Shropshire say that the Chief Legal Ombudsman shouldn’t tar all lawyers with the same brush, as the Telford based solicitors have fixed fees and pricing.

Well known Florida foreclosure attorney, Teisha Powell brings her considerable expertise in the area of foreclosure litigation, real estate and bankruptcy to television with her new show ‘The Talk with Teisha’.

Maintaining links with friends and family has always been a struggle for legal professionals. The burden of casework and paper chasing dominates their home life. The burden can be reduced with new legal technologies like electronic disclosure.

How much can you get for making a personal injury claim? How does it work? Who do you choose when making a Injury Claim?

Olliers Solicitors, Manchester Legal Awards ‘Crime / Regulatory Firm of the Year’ 2011, is looking to move into new practice areas of law during the year 2012.

Metal on metal hip replacements should be monitored annually for life says regulator. Newsnight (BBC) and British Medical Journal have investigated metal on metal hips and found real concern about tissue damage and metal on metal hip replacements.