Issue 33
May 2010
Welcome to our 33rd newsletter. What's new this month? Are you involved in potential business litigation or disputes but are concerned about funding your legal costs? Don't worry – read about the conditional fee arrangements we have introduced for appropriate commercial litigation cases (including no win no fee agreements). Don't forget the rescheduled Intellectual Property webinar for web designers, the article explaining how 'fit notes' have replaced GPs sick notes and our advice on how to deal with potential staff absence during the World Cup. And if you read nothing else – don't miss the wonderful article about 'selling your soul'. Truth is really stranger than fiction !
As usual, if there is anything I can help you with please feel free to contact me.
Tim Bishop
Email: tim.bishop@bishopslaw.com
Telephone: 01722 422300
For You. Your Business. On Time. On Budget.
In this issue:
No Win No Fee Commercial Litigation
Commercial litigation can be an expensive undertaking, so we are pleased to announce that we now offer commercial litigation conditional fee agreements, whereby we will run your case either at a discounted fee or a no win no fee basis.
Web Designers - Protect Your IP F ree Webinar
As announced last month, our first intellectual property webinar, Web Designers – Protect Your IP, will be held on Wednesday 23rd June at 1pm and will be full of invaluable advice for anyone involved in Web Design.
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read more ...The World Cup and Your Workers
The World Cup is almost upon us. Love it or hate it, what effect will it have on the productivity of British business? A survey by internet service provider Eclipse found that 54% of UK employees are planning to watch the matches on their computer at work between 11 June and 11 July. Furthermore, according to a poll by the CIPD, 90% of British businesses do not have a policy for staff absence during the World Cup. But what are your options?
New Fit Notes - How do They Work?
As you are no doubt aware, new electronic "fit notes" replaced traditional GP’s sick notes with effect from 6th April. To find out how this will impact on your business's employment practices, read on.
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read more ...Selling Your Soul Online
Truth is stranger than fiction. One of my favourite news snippets this year has to be the April Fools joke played by computer games sellers Gamestation. Not only was it a good joke, but it shows just how important it is to read carefully anything you sign!
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