Issue 2
Director changes - October
2008
Directors of companies must become aware of important
changes in the law from the beginning of October or face the
possibility of criminal charges, a leading corporate solicitor has
warned
By Susheel Gupta
Facebook: Companies
beware!
The first libel and privacy case concerning Facebook to reach
trial, has sent a stark warning to both individuals and companies
about the potential threats posed by social networking
websites
By Joanne Walker
First time
buyers encouraged to exercise caution
First time buyers in the Black Country should still exercise
caution before leaping onto the property ladder, despite the
Government's latest attempt to breathe new life into the housing
market
By Philip Barnsley
Let's go green?
As companies across the region strive to keep their heads above
water, one unique selling point for landlords looking to attract
tenants on the move may be to opt for a greener building
By Sara Shepherd
Higgs & Sons guide to selling up for traders looking to cash
in
Law firm Higgs & Sons has launched a guide for business owners
in the region looking to sell
By Nick Taylor
Has Age Concern had it's
Heyday?
On Monday the 3rd July the Government has
been taken to court by Heyday, a membership organisation set up by
who specialise in creating social and policy change for the over
50's. In what has become to be known as the "Heyday" case, the
Government's stance on the Mandatory Retirement Age (currently set
at 65) is under attack in an action that is supported by the
charity Age Concern, launched the Heyday organisation in 2006
By Debra Cottam
Motoring legal expert warns motorists to drive on the right side of
the law this summer
One of the region's leading private motoring lawyers is warning
motorists to take extra care this summer when driving
on family holidays.
By Catherine Junor
Stamp Duty threshold
raised!
2nd September the Chancellor announced that no Stamp Duty
is to be charged on house purchases worth £175,000 or less for the
next year
By David Morgan
Will you pay more
for a greener building?
A recent survey by the CBI and GVA Grimley showed
considerable interest from businesses in occupying "green"
buildings and suggested that over 60% of businesses would be
prepared to pay higher rents to do so. In France a 71,000
square metre zero-carbon office is under construction, for which
tenants will be paying higher rents, but in return they will enjoy
major savings in energy costs
By Sara Shepherd
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