NEWS:
NEWS 16 May 2008 The Times 16 May 2008
Top speed in towns to be cut to 20mph.
All parents with children aged under 17 to get the right to request flexible working. Currently the cut-off age is six. 4.5 million more parents will be eligible.
NEWS 13 May 2008
House prices are expected to fall by at least 5% to 10% this year (BBC News website).
Inflation jumps to 4.2% (BBC News website).
PDSA pays £100,000.00 to a vet to avoid employment tribunal hearing.
Female prison officer awarded £45,000.00 by employment tribunal for victimisation.
One in three mothers returns to work before the child’s second birthday.
(The Times 13 May 2008)
JONATHAN GOULDSMITH 12 May 2008
Jonathan Gouldsmith joins Underwoods Solicitors as a solicitor in the Civil Litigation team.
Jonathan has 12 years experience of civil litigation work, including personal injury claims.
Before studying Law, Jon spent time abroad working in Israel, Greece, South Africa and India. More recently he has been involved in litigation on behalf of Trades Union members, including large claims for sufferers of asbestos related diseases and their families. Jon has helped in the training of Shop Stewards and other Union officials by lecturing on Health and Safety Law and other work related legal issues. He also enjoys golf, cricket, football and walking.
WILLS 12 May 2008
Recent research has shown that 92% of the public thought that will-writers had to be trained and/or regulated.
78% thought it wrong that anyone at all can sell will-writing services.
The government has refused to regulate will-writers.
Lucy Mervik Perfomances
Lucy Mervik is a talented young opera singer sponsored by Underwoods Solicitors. More about Lucy
See our events page for where Lucy is performing including a free entry concert in London.
South High African Commission, London 5 June 2008
Kerry Underwood is chairing a seminar programme for the South African High Commission on legal process outsourcing to South Africa.
Attendance is by invitation only and if you want more information please contact Kerry at kerry@kerryunderwood.co.uk.
The seminar carries 3 continuing professional development hours and is free.
£4.99 Wills in shops now 12 March 2008
A £4.99 DIY Will making kit went on sale in 7,000 newsagents this week.
Rumours that the same stores will be selling DIY open-heart surgery kits for £9.99 remain unconfirmed.
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