tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79213595762860812742008-06-02T09:59:00.794ZSlee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-91872138469177252482008-06-02T09:55:00.000Z2008-06-02T09:59:00.833Z

David Whiteley, a Consultant with Slee Blackwell has recently been appointed Chairman of the newly formed North Devon +. North Devon + is a Not for Profit company formed by the amalgamation of the North Devon Enterprise Agency, the North Devon Marketing Bureau and the North Devon and Exmoor Regeneration Company. The formation of North Devon + heralds a new approach to Economic Development and

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-13281234879428690002008-06-02T09:48:00.001Z2008-06-02T09:52:02.191Z

The shocking news that a woman in Suffolk was this week killed by stampeding cattle whilst out walking her dog in field is a salutary lesson to us all to carefully observe our rights and obligations as members of the public and as landowners who have public footpaths crossing their land. This is an increasing concern to landowners following the Governments introduction of the so called “right to

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-40896161230427432752008-05-20T08:28:00.010Z2008-05-21T08:54:39.323Z

Thank you to all of those who visited our stand at the Devon County Show. It was wonderful to meet so many of our clients - past, present and hopefully future. For those of you who weren’t able to come along you missed the opportunity of a free wine tasting, after which those taking part were asked to try and identify the genuine Champagne from the sparkling wines. 43% of those who entered

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-42659486590451661142008-05-19T09:52:00.002Z2008-05-19T09:56:25.073Z

European Community food safety laws came into force sometime ago. The legislation introduced a “farm to fork” approach to food safety by including primary production (farmers and growers) in food hygiene legislation for the first time in the majority of cases. If you operate a catering or food business, or are planning to start one, you must register all of your premises with the environmental

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-42443977229258282072008-05-15T11:34:00.000Z2008-05-15T11:37:59.048Z

Personal Licence When purchasing a licensed premises you need to decide who will have the overall control over the sale and supply of alcohol. This person is called the Designated Premises Supervisor (‘DPS’). At least one of you needs to hold a Personal Licence and once they have a personal licence they can then apply to be the DPS on completion of the purchase. In order to obtain a personal

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-27274484713771918622008-05-15T10:56:00.003Z2008-05-15T11:18:10.617Z

Came into force 13th November 2006 Regulation 4 – duty to manage asbestos risk in non-domestic premises. This obliges the Duty Holder to ensure that they have a written report of how to manage asbestos which is or could be present on the property. DUTY HOLDER determines whether asbestos is present in the building or likely to be present and then manages the asbestos that is present or likely to

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-74662462884937493722008-05-12T09:00:00.000Z2008-05-12T09:01:31.892Z

Many parents will be left wondering whether they should hire a bouncy castle for their children following a recent ruling in a case involving a young boy who suffered brain injury at a friends party. The injury was caused when the child suffered a kick to the head whilst playing on a bouncy castle. The Court ruled that the parents who hired the inflatable were responsible for his injuries as

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-32367823289771370142008-05-06T11:42:00.003Z2008-05-08T08:59:52.628Z

Following continued expansion of their contentious probate department Slee Blackwell have now launched a dedicated and specialist website- http://www.inheritancedisputes.co.uk/ – enabling easy access to all of the information that you need regarding a potential inheritance dispute. The site provides advice on the following:- Disputed Wills: mental capacity, undue influence, invalid procedure,

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-63929211952199088622008-04-15T08:24:00.002Z2008-04-15T08:32:08.384Z

Over the last few years our dear Prime Minister (when Chancellor) has given us a real run around with changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT). We have had to cope with the taxation of Pre Owned Assets the “Rationalisation of the Taxation of Trusts” (an excuse for putting nearly all Trusts under the disadvantageous discretionary trust taxation regime) and this year with a sleight of hand imaginative to

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-59571265087578908742008-04-14T14:01:00.000Z2008-04-14T14:02:20.890Z

From 6 April 2008 private companies will no longer be required to have a company secretary. Many companies are expected to take advantage of this relaxation in the law and pass these duties on to a director. However the administrative, stamping and filing duties currently undertaken by company secretaries will still need to be completed correctly. Failure to do so can result in costly delays and

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-56347015726496672722008-04-04T08:47:00.001Z2008-04-04T08:50:16.221Z

There are two major changes occurring as from 6 April 2008:- 1. It will no longer be necessary for private companies to have a company secretary. For existing companies wishing to dispense with a secretary the company will need to check its Articles of Association which may need to be amended. 2. The execution of deeds can now be undertaken by one director in the presence of a witness who

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-82933508078581700782008-03-19T09:26:00.001Z2008-03-19T09:26:50.921Z

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) were the driving force behind the Government’s decision to introduce Home Information Packs and soon commercial properties will need them too. Buildings account for an estimated 40% of UK Carbon emission so EPCs are seen as vital to reducing the country’s carbon footprint. The Government hopes they will encourage landlords and developers to improve the

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-19640391294759225972008-03-06T11:15:00.000Z2008-03-06T11:18:31.851Z

ABOLITION OF NON DOMESTIC RATE RELIEF As from 1 April 2008 there will be no rate relief for empty properties. Currently, if a property is let or occupied for 6 weeks it is entitled to a rate free period of 6 months. Landlords should therefore consider a short-term letting so as to qualify for the rate free period before 1 April. Partial relief is available where part of a building is

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-38570614436167717292008-02-12T09:21:00.000Z2008-02-12T09:24:29.736Z

Slee Blackwell’s successful defence of repossession proceedings brought by Enterprise Inn Plc against Craig and Inez Ward of Mavericks in Newquay has been widely reported in the national press. Articles featured in the major trade publications as well as the national press. Both The Publican (5 February 2008) and the Morning Advertiser (7 February 2008) http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/ ran

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-36811210694637962212008-02-04T10:11:00.000Z2008-02-04T10:12:34.563Z

A recent decision by the Law Lords is likely to help victims of rape and sexual assault.  Mrs A has been given the go-ahead to bring a claim for compensation against Iorworth Hoare, who was jailed for life for attempted rape and sexual assault in 1989.  Shortly after the assault Mrs A successfully applied for damages under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme but was only awarded £5,000,

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-73817208711127167182007-11-09T14:23:00.000Z2007-11-09T14:25:08.997Z

Everywhere you look you can’t help but notice the latest push for everyone to consider the environment and their own carbon-footprint. Environmentalists throughout the world are telling us that unless we take action now to save our planet there won’t be a planet left for our children. The drivers amongst us are all too aware that a litre of petrol has now passed the one pound mark and you would

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-27030587890756185982007-11-09T08:33:00.000Z2007-11-09T08:34:56.045Z

In his October Pre-Budget Release the Chancellor, Alistair Darling, proposed a significant change in Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) relief, applicable only to married couples and civil partners (“spouses”). As matters stand, each individual spouse has the benefit of a “Nil Rate Band”. In other words a part of their net estate, currently £300,000, is not chargeable to IHT. Any property above that

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-71603220311463935502007-10-26T13:06:00.000Z2007-10-26T13:08:17.518Z

Is there a better time to be a parent than at Christmas? The answer to that question may depend upon your view of Christmas in the modern world; many people are understandably dismayed by the commercial product-fest that seems to arrive a little earlier each year. For some, Christmas may provide an opportunity to reflect upon how a child has developed over the course of a year. Growth and

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-76562705665590935052007-10-16T11:58:00.000Z2007-10-16T12:00:38.575Z

The latest edition of the prestigious Legal 500 has listed Slee Blackwell personal injury solicitor Samantha Robson as a specialist in women’s issues. The 2008 directory refers to Sam’s niche practice “advising on claims related to cosmetic surgery, institutional sexual abuse, rape and sexual assault and date rape”. Say’s Sam: “I am delighted to be recognised for my work in this field.

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-25665227134723510832007-10-08T08:31:00.000Z2007-10-08T08:39:03.915Z

Care Concern (Leeds) Limited has made an asset purchase of Moorfield House nursing home for a total of £4.4m. Care Concern (Leeds) Limited bought the assets of Moorfield House on the 17th of July 2007. Moorfield House is a residential care home on Fieldhouse walk, Leeds, with a long-standing contract with Leeds City Council to provide care and respite beds to the elderly and infirm. The Business

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-72977577730102943602007-10-08T08:27:00.000Z2007-10-08T08:31:38.279Z

JJS Care Limited has acquired shares in ACG Management Limited, the company that runs Ashley Manor care home in Waterloo, Liverpool. The shares were bought for a total sum of £4.4m in June of 2007. Ashley Manor is a family run business, owned by Mrs Joyce and her three daughters, and is being sold due to a retirement decision. Currently, Ashley Manor has 75 residents housed in 61 single rooms

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-55216886464844332782007-10-05T14:56:00.000Z2007-12-07T09:06:37.439Z

The Cricket Pavilion at Instow has stood since the late 1700’s but never in it’s 300 year history has it witnessed a battle like that fought by the gallant players of Slee Blackwell versus the North Devon Estate Agents & Surveyors XI. For while the collapse of the England squad may have caused despair for the cricket fan had they cast their eyes towards the estuary of the Taw and Torridge

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-47022179300780630572007-10-05T14:30:00.000Z2007-10-05T15:01:17.424Z

Mike Clarke of Slee Blackwell's Bideford office was one of the speakers at the annual head injury conference near Exeter organised by Headway, the national charity for brain injury. Mike, a specialist injury lawyer for over 20 years, talked to delegates about various issues confronting the lawyer dealing with a claim by a brain-injured client, followed by a general question-and-answer session.

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-1222906090939235102007-09-25T15:44:00.000Z2007-09-25T15:46:22.467Z

Simon Exley of Slee Blackwell’s Commercial Department takes a look at the legal implications of the new smoking ban. On 1 July this year the Health Act 2006 came into force with the aim of creating smoke-free places and protecting people from the harmful effects of secondary smoke. The statutory smoking ban applies to all “enclosed” and “substantially enclosed” premises. So, if you are

Slee Blackwell Solicitorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921359576286081274.post-16386586095619048922007-07-24T09:03:00.001Z2007-07-24T09:04:34.326Z

On 24th April this year, a Mr Anthony Young from Gloucester made a small piece of legal history. He was awarded compensation by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) for injuries he had suffered a year earlier when his motorcycle had collided with a 12 year old boy, Robert Davis, who was playing "chicken" across the A4174 near Bristol. Mr Young was completely innocent. He was

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