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8th March 2010 - Nightjack 'Outing' Bodes Ill for Bloggers
Can no longer hide behind an on-line name
1st March 2010 - Reliance on Pre-Contract Negotiations Revisited
Know the meaning of the contract at the outset
22nd February 2010 - Who is Responsible? Look at the Contract
Ensure you have all the facts
15th February 2010 - Homelessness Continues If Accommodation Not Reasonable
What constitutes being homeless?
8th February 2010 - HMRC Interpretation of Ordinary Residence Rejected by Tax Commissioners
Getting it right is important
1st February 2010 - Supervision Failure Costs Council
Supervision of school children
25th January 2010 - Blow for Charities as Tax Man Moves Goalposts
Charity property not exempt
18th January 2010 - Duty of Care to Employees - Obvious Risks
Responsibility is key
11th January 2010 - Family Overturns Will That Benefits Carer
For advice contact us
4th January 2010 - NICs on Dividends
Tax advice
31st December 2009 - Register It or Lose It
Can lead to fakes in the market
21st December 2009 - Will Stands Despite Family Challenge
Retain your Will with Solicitors
14th December 2009 - Planning Permission is Only Part of the Story
Neighbours can stir it up
7th December 2009 - Directors Who Do Nothing are Liable for Loss
Take the responsibility seriously
30th November 2009 - Misled Customer Cannot Make Client Account Claim
Know where your money is being kept
23rd November 2009 - First Corporate Manslaughter Case
Safety procedures are important
16th November 2009 - Duty of Care to Employees - Obvious Risk
Who does the responsibility lay with?
9th November 2009 - Accessing Common Land
Which land is accessible to the public?
2nd November 2009 - Cheer for Owners of Tenanted Pubs
Who holds the responsibility?
26th October 2009 - Divorce and the Downturn
More complex in a recession
22nd October 2009 - Moon Beever Sponsors Industry Award
At the Insolvency & Rescue Awards
19th October 2009 - New Minimum Wage Rates Announced
Slight increase
12th October 2009 - Pre-Nuptial Agreements - Parliament Must Act if Law to Change
Not enforced in UK courts
5th October 2009 - Unexpected Behaviour Means Harm Not Foreseeable
For all animal owners
28th September 2009 - Assets Unprotected May Be Assets Lost
Protect or lose
21st September 2009 - First Custodial Sentence for Insider Dealing
Landmark case
14th September 2009 - Legal 500 - 2009 edition
More recognition from Legal 500
14th September 2009 - Easements - What They Mean at the Time
The use of a property can change the rights
7th September 2009 - Thousands Face Driving Bans Under New Totting-Up Proposals
Police will have more powers
1st September 2009 - House Problems - Builder and Structural Engineer Liable
Ensure the guidelines are followed
24th August 2009 - Co-Writer of 1960's Hit Wins Share of Royalties
Recognition and damages awarded
17th August 2009 - Law Lords Issue Landmark Right-to-Die Ruling
Landmark case
10th August 2009 - Swine Flu - Guidance for Employers
Tips and advice
3rd August 2009 - The Importance of Safety Standards
For those working in the building industry
27th July 2009 - Past Exposure to Noise Warrants Compensation
Noise from a work place
20th July 2009 - New Benchmark Subsistence Rates
Expenses whilst travelling on business
13th July 2009 - Adoption - No Going Back
The adoption process is final
6th July 2009 - First Pre-Nup Victory
Landmark case
22nd June 2009 - Past Exposure to Noise Can Lead to Liability
Health and Safety issues
15th June 2009 - Guidance to Swine Flu for Businesses
A few tips in case of an outbreak
8th June 2009 - New Minimum Wage Rates Announced
Increase in minimum wage
1st June 2009 - Court of Appeal Rules on Patent for Computer Program
Complex IP case
18th May 2009 - Age Discrimination and Selection for Redundancy
An age discrimination case
5th May 2009 - Trade Marks - Waiting Time Reduced
UKIPO reduces application opposing period
27th April 2009 - Resolving Patent Disputes
The process that needs to be followed
20th April 2009 - CVA's in relation to JJB
Frances' interview discussing CVA's and JJB
14th April 2009 - Litigation and Debt teams shortlisted
Credit Today Awards announce shortlist
6th April 2009 - A Dispute in the Making?
Intellectual Property dispute
30th March 2009 - ICO Guidance on Transfer of Employee Information
TUPE guidelines from the ICO
23rd March 2009 - Moon Beever is recognised as Investors in People
Awarded this prestigious accolade
16th March 2009 - Stephen Allinson to host online seminar
"Insolvency for Debt Collectors"
9th March 2009 - Can't Get Paid by A? Try B!
Getting paid using alternative methods
23rd February 2009 - Pension Scheme Deficits - What Should an Employer Do?
Some advice for employers
16th February 2009 - £2.5 million Settlement in Hotel Illness Case
Compensation won
9th February 2009 - Making Training Costs Tax Deductible
Tax relief only if the employer pays
2nd February 2009 - Can Big Brother Read Your E-mails?
Is there sensitive electronic information anymore?
26th January 2009 - Disqualification Traps for Directors
Directors behaviour - tough new criteria
19th January 2009 - Government Abandons Plans to Protect Cohabitees
Different rights for cohabitees after a relationship fails
12th January 2009 - Manual Handling
Reminders on Manual Handling issues
5th January 2009 - In Brief - Patent Office Issues Guidance on Software Patents
Intellectual Property issues
15th December 2008 - Problem Trees and Preservation Orders
Alternative methods needed in some cases
8th December 2008 - How Registered Community Designs Work
Creation of the Registered Community Design (RCD)
1st December 2008 - Annual Increase in Tribunal Awards
Rise in employee tribunal compensation limits
24th November 2008 - Remarriage Not Ground for Alteration of Divorce Settlement
Maintenance payments after remarriage
17th November 2008 - Insolvency & Rescue Awards 2008
Moon Beever wins award
10th November 2008 - Chambers & Partners 2009 edition
Latest edition launched
3rd November 2008 - Database Actions are Back!
Breaches of database rights
27th October 2008 - New Guidance on Late Night Taxis
HMRC have issued new guidelines
20th October 2008 - Uncertainty Prevents Revision of Divorce Arrangements
Future earnings in a divorce not certain
13th October 2008 - Tenant Beware
Action of nuisance
6th October 2008 - Loss and Damage - Economic Damage not Physical
Understanding your insurance policies is vital
29th September 2008 - Legal 500 2008
2008 UK edition published
22nd September 2008 - What is Collaborative Law?
Less confrontational divorces
15th September 2008 - Employing Illegal Migrant Workers
New measures introduced earlier this year
9th September 2008 - Data Protection - New CCTV Guidelines
In brief look at the guidelines
1st September 2008 - Private Clients Update
Two issues of update for Private Clients
26th August 2008 - Property Losses - Latest Developments
Damages to properties covered
18th August 2008 - Avoiding Online Theft
Eight tips on how to beat the hacker
11th August 2008 - Is a Risk Assessment Necessary?
These may not be essential to complete
4th August 2008 - ICM Law Conference 2008
Details on forthcoming conference
28th July 2008 - Music While You Work
A license may be needed if customers can hear the music
21st July 2008 - Insolvency & Rescue Awards 2008
First awards scheme for Insolvency and rescue industries launches
23rd June 2008 - Licensing - Changes Proposed to Procedures for Minor Amendments
Simplifying the Licensing Act Authorisations process
16th June 2008 - Credit Card Coverage Extends Abroad
New protections when using your credit card abroad
9th June 2008 - Reduced Earnign Capacity in Marriage Warrants Compensation
Compensation awarded for loss of earnings during marriage
27th May 2008 - Taper Takes Toll
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) taper relief has been abolished
19th May 2008 - Non-Cooperation Sufficient for a Ban
Directors should always cooperate with the authorities.
12th May 2008 - European Court Backs Squatters' Rights
'Adverse possession' is not a breach of a property owner's human rights
6th May 2008 - Buying Abroad - Take Care
Advice and tips about buying abroad
28th April 2008 - Dementia is Health Care Issue
Medical need or social one?
23rd April 2008 - A promise is a promise
A promise within a will is still valid even after a new marriage.
3rd April 2008 - Suing insurers direct
Suing an insurer from another country in the courts of your resident country
3rd March 2008 - Inheritance tax interest rates
Interest rates on inheritance tax are set
22nd October 2007 - Non Domiciled Individuals
New rules announced for non-domiciled individuals
26th September 2007 - Husband Loses Big Money Decision
UK's largest-ever divorce settlement
28th August 2007 - Information on the new Smoking Ban in UK
25th July 2007 - Failure to Act Costs Tesco
Failure to renew trade mark, domain names.
13th June 2007 - Landlords Must Act Fairly
And in a Reasonable Time
26th March 2007 - Budget 2007 reviewed
Summaries for Business and Private clients
19th March 2007 - Allowable Expenses and Employees
Employers should be aware of allowable expenses
8th February 2007 - Controlled Access to UK Labour Market for New Accession Countries
Labour limits introduced
10th November 2006 - Pitcairn islanders lose appeal
Moon Beever instructed as agents for the Public Prosecutor
16th October 2006 - Short Marriage Widow Sees Financial Provision Cut
Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
13th September 2006 - Fire Safety Reform Guidance
The Regulatory Reform Order comes into force 1 October 2006
10th August 2006 - Get Your VAT Right - Common Errors
Top ten VAT accounting errors
25th May 2006 - Obvious Mistake in Contract Not Fatal
Obvious mistakes in contacts may not be supported if the results would be illogical or unjust.
11th May 2006 - VAT - Place of Supply of Services
VAT rates must be considered when offering services abroad.
18th April 2006 - Children's Safety Education Foundation
Moon Beever sponsor CSEF
11th April 2006 - Do You Want That in a Bag?
Plastic bag manufacturers - cartel uncovered
29th March 2006 - Guidelines on Withholding Medical Treatment Lawful
Living wills are becoming increasingly common
23rd March 2006 - Budget Summary 2006
See our brief revoew of the 2006 Budget
15th March 2006 - Gypsy case Highlights Need for Compliance Care
Planning notices must be followed
28th February 2006 - New National Minimum Wage Rates
New wage rates since October 2005
13th February 2006 Second Home, Anyone?
People allowed to manager their own Pensions.
16th January 2006 - Pension Compensation
Government set up a 'safety net' for members of pension schemes.
4th January 2006 - Curfew Legal
ASBOs have led to a number of challenges in the courts
19th December 2005 Disability - Means testing Appropriate
Should means testing determine who provides financial assistance for alterations to a home of disabled children?
13th December 2005, Fatal Accidents - Who is a Spouse?
What is the correct of meaning of the word 'spouse' for the purpose of The Fatal Accidents Act 1976
22nd November 2005 - Preparing for Divorce
Steps to consider when preparing for divorce
9th November 2005 - Partnership Changes
Care Home Proves Case of Care
20th October 2005 - Inheritance Tax Planning and Your Will
Steps you should consider
10th October 2005 - Do You Employ Workers Abroad? Take Care!
Beware of new scam
3rd October 2005 - Cost of Rejecting Mediation
'Having your day in Court'
19 September 2005 - Redundancy Pay Priority Clarified
Statutory Redundancy Pay
5 September 2005 - Bank Account Vigilance Advised
Rise in attempted fraud via new technology
31 August 2005 - How Hard Can I Smack My Child?
New regulations facing parents came into effect on 15 January 2005.
15th August 2005 - Time Ladies and Gentlemen Please
Changes to licences needed by pubs, clubs, off licences and a range of other premises.
8th August 2005 - Assets and Divorce - More Uncertainty
The division of inherited assets during a divorce
2nd August 2005 - Big Increase in Insolvencies
Sharp increase in the number of limited businesses going bust.
1st August 2005 - Financial Reporting - New Requirements Relaxed
New regulations for large companies after 1 April 2005
26th July 2005 - Annuity Rates Tumble as Life Expectancy Rises
Retirement planning - more difficult due to longer life expectancy
14th July 2005 - Beware the Corporate Credit Card (and Watch Out Yourself)
Easy procedure for fraudsters to change your company's address. Beware.
5th July 2005 - Assistance for First Time Buyers
Housing help for low income first time buyers
20th June 2005 - Good News for Restaurateurs
Refunds due to hundreds of restaurateurs and hoteliers
16 June 2005 - Moon Beever Bulletin
View a .pdf version of the Summer issue of the Moon Beever Bulletin
6th June 2005 - Whose Law is it Anyway?
Does European law have primacy over the law of the individual nation states in the European Union?
26th May 2005 - Protect Your Intellectual Property
The Patent Office has issued two guides of interest to anyone who creates intellectual property.
18th May 2005 - Child Death - Household Members to be Held to Account
New regulations should provide improved protection for children and vulnerbale adults
9th May 2005_ Be Careful Over Wording
We can help you make sure your business arrangements are carried out tax efficiently.
26th April 2005 - Businesses Not Ready for WEEE
New rules which will help to regulate the re-use, recycling and disposal of IT equipment when the WEEE Directive comes into force in August 2005
13th April 2005 - Distance Selling Regulations
Following consultation, changes to the distance selling rules have been announced.
30th March 2005 - Annual Increase in Tribunal Awards
The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2004
24th March 2005 - Tennis Star Wins and Loses
Andre Agassi sought to avoid tax assessment by the Revenue..
17th March 2005 - Budget Summary
See our brief review of the spring budget.
17th March 2005 - Place of Company Residence
The Inland Revenue has won another victory in its constant battle with advisers who use offshore companies to avoid tax.
22nd February 2005 - December set for a rush of 'gay weddings' as new law takes effect
New rights for same sex couples
10th January 2005 - Disability Discrimination - Tax Advice for Small Businesses
The Inland Revenue has issued a reminder about the tax breaks available to help small businesses
16 November 2004 - Chambers Directory Rankings
The 2004 Chambers Guide to the UK Legal Profession has selected Moon Beever for high praise and even higher rankings in Insolvency and Debt Recovery.
18 October 2004 - Flooding - Not a Level Playing Field
Court of Appeal decision leaves little hope for flood victims.
4 October 2004 - Uninsured Drivers Face Jail
Dept. of Transport act to deal with a problem costing UK insurers over £20m each year
27 September 2004 - The Legal 500
Another good year for Moon Beever, as Legalease launch of the Legal 500 2004 edition.
26 August 2003 - Reporting of Share Transactions
New Inland Revenue reporting for share transactions
9 August 2004 - Summer Bulletin
View the latest Moon Beever Quarterly bulletin
17 August 2004 - Big Chill for Cold Calling
The Government acts to curb cold calling disruption to businesses.
7 July 2004 - Business Rates
Civil penalties applied by Valuation Office Agency for failure to supply information
2 July 2004 - Pensioners' Rights
Pensioners' rights reduced
7 May 2004 - UK Business Week
Book your tickets for a key event for business owners, Chief Executives, MDs and FDs of fast growing businesses.
26 April 2004 - A Place in the Sun
The complexities of estate planning for those retiring overseas.
17 March 2004 - Budget Summary Report
Access a brief report on yesterday's budget.
25 February 2004 - Insolvency Seminar Booking
The latest Legal Update seminar for insolvency professionals. Sign up here.
30 January 2004 - Disability Discrimination
The Ryanair case ruling
28 January 2004 - James Latham Appointed Partner
News of James Latham's appointment as Partner within the Insolvency & Business Recovery Department.
5 January 2004 - Mobile Phones and Driving
A recent decision puts a different tone on the new mobile phone related legislation.
18 December 2003 - Correcting Your Credit Rating
However careful you are, you can find yourself blacklisted for credit companies.
27 November 2003 - Fraudsters on the Increase
Internet banking scam
4 November 2003 - Overseas Pensions - The Battle Continues
UK pensioners living abroad
30 October 2003 - Chambers Guide Recognises Moon Beever for Debt Recovery
Another recommendation for the firm's Debt Recovery expertise
29 October 2003 - VAT on Barter
Often ignored by traders when preparing their returns
13 October 2003 - Revenue Act to Close Inheritance Tax Loophole
Inland Revenue introduces legislation
30 September 2003 - Quarterly Bulletin
View the Autumn bulletin online
29 September 2003 - Legal 500 Recommendation
Moon Beever listed among the top firms for several work areas
26 September 2003 - Disability Discrimination
New Codes of Practice from the Disability Rights Commission
4 September 2003 - Private Client Department Solicitor
Julian Hay joins the firm.
24 September 2003 - Insolvency Case Law Update
A more in-depth version of Graham McPhie's case law review as seen in our Autumn Newsletter
4 August 2003 - Property Tax and the Budget 2003
Stamp Duty Land Tax and Enterprise Areas.
4 August 2003 - Charity Run 2003
JP Morgan Charity Fun Run raises £100,000
2 July 2003 - OPRA to Check on Stakeholder Pensions
Employers' responsibilities to be checked by government body
8 July 2003 - Quarterly Bulletin
Click on the link to download the Moon Beever Summer Bulletin
5 June 2003 - Addition to the Insolvency Team
Welcome to our new insolvency & business recovery lawyer.
8 May 2003 - Insolvency Case Law
How a bankrupt estate can be effected by a charge on the property
14 April 2003 - Seminar for Insolvency Professionals
Moon Beever to host Legal Update for Insolvency Professionals Seminar on 22nd May 2003
24 March 2003 - Lexcel Award for Moon Beever
Firm gains presitigious award by the Law Society.
26 March 2003 - National Small Business Week
Moon Beever takes part in nationwide business event
2 March 2003 - Casson Beckman & Partners
Another important insolvency case.
21 January 2003 - VAT Overpayments - Time is running out
A recent case in the European Court of Justice opens the door for overpayment claims
16 December 2002 - Bankruptcy and the Matrimonial Home
A potentially vital new case in Treharne v. Mountney
7 January 2003 - New Insolvency Partner
Graham McPhie, the firm's new Insolvency Partner
29 November 2002 - Insolvency Alerts
Would you be interested in receiving free alerts on Insolvency issues?
27 November 2002 - Debt Recovery Recognition from Chambers
The firm's Debt Collection Service has been recommended by one of the country's leading legal services directory.
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