Will the Energy Act 2011 affect you as a commercial landlord?

by EdwardHandsandLewis on May 21, 2013

By Eleanor Robinson The Energy Act 2011 will not come into force until 1 April 2018, but commercial landlords are advised to start planning now, or face great difficulties in the future. The Act will introduce a minimum acceptable energy level rating (currently suggested to be an E rating). Any building rated lower than this [...]

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Different Types of Warehouse Accident Claims Handled by Specialist Solicitors

by James Ware on May 21, 2013

Warehouse accidents and factory accidents account for most of the workplace accident casualties in the UK. This is because in these workplaces, the workers are most exposed to risky machinery items and other dangers also await them. Though warehouse accident claims are often filed against negligent employers and coworkers, the fact that these are by [...]

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Cancer and disability discrimination claims in the Employment Tribunal

May 21, 2013

We’ll take a look at this post at cancer and disability discrimination claims, focusing upon what rights and remedies workers and employees may have if they’ve been discriminated against because (or for a reason related to) the fact that they or another person in the workplace has cancer. This will entail an examination of: Is [...]

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Ashton Kutcher Demi Moore Divorce – Celebrity Split | Slater & Gordon

May 21, 2013

The divorce between Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore continues to draw media attention as they attempt to reach a financial settlement. The New York Daily News has reported that the proceedings have been stalled by Demi’s requests for spousal maintenance and money to renovate her luxury apartment. Ashton Kutcher has been listed as America’s highest [...]

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Top Causes of Accidental Deaths in the US

May 21, 2013

Accidents, as they say, happen. Luckily, most accidents result in bumps and bruises or the occasional set of stitches. But sometimes accidents turn into tragedies and result in accidental death. There are five types of events that most frequently cause accidental deaths. With some knowledge and proper planning, ideally you can avoid these accidents. Fires According to [...]

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Quirky Patio Laws Across the US

May 20, 2013

Summer’s here, and it’s time to use your patio for all of your favorite hot weather activities: grilling, drinking beers, relaxing, and watching your kids play. Of course, you want to be a law-abiding citizen while you have your summer fun, so make sure to read up on some of the craziest outdoor laws and [...]

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Have You Been the Subject of Healthcare Fraud?

May 17, 2013

Have you been the subject of healthcare fraud? According to the FBI website, healthcare fraud costs the US about $80 billion dollars per year. And some corrupt doctors are willing participate in healthcare fraud schemes for a price. The more expensive healthcare costs become, the higher a price we pay for the service. So eliminating [...]

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Common Examples of Wrongful Termination

May 16, 2013

Federal laws prohibit employers from discriminating against employees and from firing anyone who is in any of the protected classes for any discriminatory reason. The 1960s produced groundbreaking laws that make discrimination a punishable offense. • The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA) protects workers who do basically the same work from wage discrimination based [...]

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Probate & online records

May 16, 2013

By Emma Fuller Many people now store their documents on their computers and no longer have paper bank statements.  This trend has developed over several years now and means that our approach to dealing with probate has to evolve to keep up with these changes. In days gone by, many people would store all of [...]

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Accidents at Work

May 15, 2013

Accidents happen on the job from time to time and sometimes workers are injured. An employee may slip and fall on a wet surface, cut his finger on a meat cutter, or get hit in the head by an improperly shelved item. Additionally, some people are affected by illness or disease at work. Each of [...]

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