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Tue, 13 May 2008 07:41:00 GMT
Farepak bosses face legal threat over 40m savings fiasco
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Tue, 13 May 2008 07:41:00 GMT
Farepak bosses face legal threat over 40m savings fiasco
Wealthy directors who presided over the collapse of Swindon-based Christ-mas hampers and gift vouchers firm Farepak could face legal action, it emerged yesterday.And the response last night from West families who were among 150,000 in the UK who lost
Tue, 13 May 2008 07:18:00 GMT
UK embryo law passes first vote
Legislation allowing human-animal embryo research, which scientists believe could help treat conditions such as Parkinson's but which opponents say is unethical, cleared its first parliamentary hurdle last night. But the battle has only just begun. The
Tue, 13 May 2008 06:57:00 GMT
Legal & Financial: Profits up at Unity Trust Bank
: 5:08am Visit our other sites: Mail ic s Midlands Profits up at Unity Trust Bank By John Duckers Unity Trust Bank has boosted pretax profits despite a fall in lending. The -based socially responsible bank, originally established in
Tue, 13 May 2008 04:47:00 GMT
Legal & Financial: Pinsent Masons breaks £200m fee income barrier
Top partners at Birmingham-based Pinsent Masons are set to break the half a million earnings barrier. And the law firm has crashed through the £200 million fee income level. It posted annual fee income of £213 million, up by £21 million, an 11 per
Tue, 13 May 2008 04:40:00 GMT
Market trader guilty of murdering mother-in-law
A Pontefract market trader has been found guilty of the brutal murder of his mother-in-law. David Hill, 48, of Lakeside Meadows, bludgeoned Molly Wright, 73, over the head and left her lying on her kitchen floor in Castleford in a pool of blood. He then
Tue, 13 May 2008 04:31:00 GMT
Information Commissioner gets power to fine for privacy breaches
The provision is contained in the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill. The Lords backed an Opposition amendment to that Bill that would have made any intentional or reckless disclosure of personal data a criminal offence, with very few exceptions.
Tue, 13 May 2008 03:47:00 GMT
Microsoft challenges ,899 million fine
'Microsoft today filed with the Court of First Instance an application to annul the Commission decision of February 27,' a Microsoft spokesman told reporters on Friday. 'We are filing this appeal in a constructive effort to seek clarity from the court.'
Tue, 13 May 2008 03:47:00 GMT
Computer Misuse Act changes are delayed further
The Home Office confirmed to OUT-LAW.COM that the long-awaited changes will not happen now as planned, but in October. It had previously said that the changes would be implemented in spring of this year. The changes are already . A Statutory Instrument
Tue, 13 May 2008 03:47:00 GMT
Norton Rose strengthens Singapore office with Duane Morris hire
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Tue, 13 May 2008 03:15:00 GMT
Boost for Herbert Smith and HBT in Singapore and Indonesia
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Tue, 13 May 2008 03:15:00 GMT
Linklaters' overall promotions drop but firm has clear international focus
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Tue, 13 May 2008 03:15:00 GMT
None promoted at Freshfields in Hong Kong; Sullivan & Cromwell raided instead
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Tue, 13 May 2008 03:15:00 GMT
Clifford Chance promotes three in Dubai, two in Singapore
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Tue, 13 May 2008 03:15:00 GMT
Clifford Chance advises Kerry on SCMP buyout
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Tue, 13 May 2008 03:14:00 GMT
Olswang ups pay but NQ rate stays flat...
Olswang has become the latest City firm to announce increases in its associate salaries, although rates for newly-qualified solicitors (NQs) at the top 30 :UK outfit have been frozen at their current levels.: Lawyers with one year post-qualification
Tue, 13 May 2008 02:06:00 GMT
Beachcroft axes international group in...
Beachcroft is set to close its International Practice Group (IPG) as part of an overhaul of its international strategy, the firm announced today (12 May). Following a review the firm has announced its intentions to close the group, with a consultation
Tue, 13 May 2008 02:05:00 GMT
BLP toes City line with 4% pay rise
Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) has introduced salary increases of between 4% and 6% for associates at the City firm. Associates with one year post-qualification experience (PQE) receive the biggest award, with a 6% increase taking their base pay from
Tue, 13 May 2008 02:04:00 GMT
Pitmans picks up Nabarro pensions partner
Pitmans is launching a London pensions team after the hire of a partner from City firm Nabarro. Ian Flowers joins the :Thames Valley leader's City office as a partner from Nabarro, where he headed up the pensions team at the firm's outpost in Sheffield.
Tue, 13 May 2008 02:03:00 GMT
Pinsent Masons posts 11% fees boost to break £200m
Pinsent Masons has smashed through the £200m barrier after recording double-digit growth in turnover for the third consecutive year, the national giant announced today (12 May). Fee income at the top 15 UK firm was up by 11% over the last 12 month,
Tue, 13 May 2008 02:02:00 GMT
Farepak directors 'could face legal action'
Swindon-based firm Farepak's directors could face legal action over the collapse of the Christmas savings club, the consumer minister has suggested. An official investigation into the firm by the Companies Investigations Branch of the Department for
Tue, 13 May 2008 01:56:00 GMT
New law would give teens opportunities
A new law to create new opportunities for young people will be proposed by Welsh Liberal Democrat AM Peter Black in the Assembly this week. Mr Black, AM for South Wales West, who won the ballot to introduce private members? legislation, is putting
Tue, 13 May 2008 01:02:00 GMT
UK & World News: Farepak chiefs may face legal probe
Farepak directors could face legal action over the collapse of the Christmas savings club, the Consumer Minister has suggested. An official investigation into the firm by the Companies Investigations Branch (CIB) of the Department for Business,
Tue, 13 May 2008 00:51:00 GMT
Ministers take advice on legal action over Farepak collapse FAREPAK directors could face legal action over the collapse of the Christmas savings club, the Consumer Minister has suggested today.
FAREPAK directors could face legal action over the collapse of the Christmas savings club, the Consumer Minister has suggested today. Some 150,000 families lost about 40 million savings when the Swindon-based firm went into administration in October
Tue, 13 May 2008 00:42:00 GMT
Farepak chiefs may face legal probe
Farepak directors could face legal action over the collapse of the Christmas savings club, the Consumer Minister has suggested. An official investigation into the firm by the Companies Investigations Branch (CIB) of the Department for Business,
Tue, 13 May 2008 00:08:00 GMT
Iran: May Take Legal Action Vs US, UK Over Mosque Explosion
TEHRAN (AFP)--Iran's judiciary said on Monday it may take legal action against the U.S. and U.K. over a mosque explosion last month that killed 13 people in the southern tourist city of Shiraz. 'Fortunately the investigation into this case is complete
Mon, 12 May 2008 23:27:00 GMT
Farepak legal action threat
Ministers are seeking legal advice on whether there is enough evidence to prosecute anyone after the company went bust, taking the savings of many low-income families with it. In a separate move, the liquidators of Farepak said they were taking legal
Mon, 12 May 2008 23:10:00 GMT
UK & World News: Farepak chiefs may face legal probe
Farepak directors could face legal action over the collapse of the Christmas savings club, the Consumer Minister has suggested. An official investigation into the firm by the Companies Investigations Branch (CIB) of the Department for Business,
Mon, 12 May 2008 22:44:00 GMT
Farepak chiefs may face legal probe
Farepak directors could face legal action over the collapse of the Christmas savings club, the Consumer Minister has suggested. An official investigation into the firm by the Companies Investigations Branch (CIB) of the Department for Business,
Mon, 12 May 2008 22:33:00 GMT
Market trader guilty of murdering mother-in-law
A Pontefract market trader has been found guilty of the brutal murder of his mother-in-law. David Hill, 48, of Lakeside Meadows, bludgeoned Molly Wright, 73, over the head and left her lying on her kitchen floor in Castleford in a pool of blood. He then
Mon, 12 May 2008 21:46:00 GMT
