The cost of disagreement? Special comment article by Alan Jones

Alan Jones, a partner at Averta Employment Lawyers, comments on the recent resignation of Fabio Capello as England Manager, its parallels in UK industry and how the law deals with such events.

It is not often the decisions made by a manager of the England football team raise some interesting legal questions, but Fabio Capello’s recent decision to resign has managed to do so. From the little

Integreon Opens Onshore LPO Delivery Centre in Bristol

The Industry’s First Centre of its Kind Addresses the Growing Demand for Onshore Legal Document Review, Contract Management and M&A Due Diligence Services

Integreon, the largest global provider of integrated legal, research and business solutions, today announced the official opening of its legal process outsourcing (LPO) onshore UK delivery

As The Agency Workers Regulations Implementation Date Closes In, UK Umbrella Company Tarpon Encourages All Recruitment Agencies and Employers To Be Ready

With the implementation date of the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) on the 1st of October, UK umbrella company Tarpon is encouraging all contractors to be ready.

The AWR, also known as the Agency Workers Directive (AWD), is a piece of legislation which, once in force, will entitle an agency worker to the same basic working

Industrial Relations Expert Calls on Cable to be more Creative in approach to Unions

Andy Cook, an industrial and employee relations advisor has called for the Government to rethink its threats to legislate against unions.

“It smacks of a knee-jerk reaction to something the unions have been talking about for some time. To say to unions “If you go on strike, we will punish you with legislation” seems to really throw down the gauntlet to Public Sector Unions who are looking for an

SMEs! Stand Up for your Patent Rights! At last, Intellectual Property Insurance that allows you to fight for your patents in court.

Patenting your ideas is important, vital, even! But it is crucial to protect them with proper insurance, too. La Playa’s Matthew Clark celebrates the arrival of a new insurance product that’s made for SMEs.

Intellectual Property is arguably your most important asset – but could you actually afford to defend a patent? An average patent law suit in the United Kingdom can easily exceed £250,000 (

Integreon Expands Operations Consulting Services for Law Firms and Corporate Legal Departments

Deeper Investment in Consulting Expertise and New Services Help Clients Successfully Adapt Their Operating Models to Succeed in Today’s Business Environment.

Integreon, a major global provider of integrated legal, research, and business support solutions, today announced expanded consulting services to support law firms and corporate legal departments as they evolve to meet the economic and

Randstad’s UK-wide ‘Shifting Sands’ Seminars focus on Agency Workers Regulations

Randstad’s UK-wide ‘Shifting Sands’ Seminars focus on Agency Workers Regulations

Top employment law experts Randstad is hosting a series of seminars throughout the UK based on the findings of their latest published report ‘Shifting Sands’, which highlights the social, economic and government policy changes affecting the jobs market.

Keynote speakers will provide guidance on how to protect the

Solicitors Launches New Marketing Concept

Tipping Law Firm’s Logo on its Head

Leading Worcestershire based law firm, Parkinson Wright LLP has launched a brand new look that confidently embraces the culture of the business. Based in Worcestershire since 1962 with offices in Worcester, Evesham and Droitwich, the firm has seen client perceptions of solicitors change over the years and it is now safe to say that gone are the days of