Welcome to our October Ewire
We like to keep you up to date with ideas and information that will help you gain the maximum advantage from working with us.
Our Ewires will be sent to you regularly to keep you in touch with the latest legal news and we hope you will find these bulletins interesting.
In this edition, we take a look at significant changes to capital allowances, the ongoing case regarding pension rights for gay couples and a blow to the intellectual property rights of the Premier League.
We also consider a new era for image protection in Guernsey and the ownership of an individual’s digital legacy, as well as the need for HR audits, before concluding with details of our new Family Law Partner and a Curry Club networking event.
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Capital Allowance Relief is Changing – Use it or Lose it
If you own commercial property, you need to act quickly to claim tax savings on assets bought for use in your business. The treasury is planning to change the rules in April 2012 in a way that will significantly limit the tax reliefs available. Property and Licensing Partner, Maria Guida explains….
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Let’s Keep it Civil
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Avid readers of Professional Pensions may have seen an article in the 6th September edition regarding the case of Waddy v Foster Wheeler (yes, THAT Foster Wheeler case – just can’t seem to keep out of the pension press can it?). Pensions Partner Jennie Kreser explains the importance of this case for gay couples.
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Premier League Declared Offside
Pub owners across the country breathed a sigh of relief when pub landlady Karen Murphy won the latest stage of her fight against the Premier League over her use of a foreign satellite decoder to screen football matches. On the face of it, this is a cause for celebration for the pub trade, and looks like a blow for the Premier League and broadcasters Sky and ESPN.
However, pub owners should think again before rushing to screen cheap satellite football, despite this landmark legal ruling. Property and Licensing Partner Maria Guida and Intellectual Property Partner, Dennis Lee explore the issues.
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Howzat?! Cricketer’s Image Rights “Sold for £22 Million”!
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The phenomenon of the celebrity has captivated the minds of modern society, transcending physical, social, economic and even political barriers. Now the island of Guernsey has seized on this to pioneer a new era for image protection.
The Island’s States of Deliberation recently approved specific legislation and the establishment of a central register to recognise and regulate image rights. It is anticipated that legislation will be in force by the London 2012 Olympic Games. Trainee solicitor Dilini Lokuaddassuriyage explains further…
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Time for an HR Audit? Key Questions that all Employers should Ask Themselves
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Just how long ago were your contract of employment and staff handbook drafted? Has employment law changed since? Have you ever had specialist advice regarding your appraisal processes? Would your staff benefit from 360-degree feedback as part of their annual appraisals?
How do you make decisions regarding annual bonuses? Could you be open to a discrimination claim?
Silverman Sherliker’s HR Consultant Susie Kaye is on hand with expert advice…
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Your Digital Legacy… Who Will Own it?
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How did we ever manage in the past?! These days we all use online technology to virtually run our lives. We can pay bills, bank online and order the week’s groceries at the click of a button and, with smart phone technology developing rapidly, you are no longer confined to your PC or laptop to have 24/7 access, wherever you may be.
With this freedom comes greater considerations for security and, whilst many are concerned with protecting their personal information from others, they do not consider how their loved ones might access their online assets following their death. Would they even know about these assets? Legal Executive Gemma Carter looks at an issue that is only going to become more important…
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New Family Law Partner
The Partners of Silverman Sherliker are delighted to announce that Stala Charalambous will be joining us as a Partner to head the varied and busy Family Law Department.
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FFastfill acquires Spread Intelligence
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Silverman Sherliker was very pleased to act in the sale of the Spread Intelligence trading software product to the AIM listed company FFastFill plc.
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Curry Club Networking Invite
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Silverman Sherliker is delighted to support the Curry Club, a relaxing and convivial networking initiative that brings together professionals from the property, finance and construction industries.
For further details or to become involved, please see below or contact Philip Otvos (pno@silvermansherliker.co.uk) on +44 (0)20 7749 2700.
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What’s on your Mind?
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Is there any particular topic or area of law (business, private client or family matters) that you would like to see us focus on in a future edition of Ewire?
Please contact the Editor, Robert MacGinn, with your requests and suggestions: rm@silvermansherliker.co.uk |
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Client Showcase: Planning for a Sale or Exit
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You establish your business, you grow your business, and then you sell your business. The question is, at what stage do you start planning for your sale or exit?
Working with an experienced mergers and acquisition (M&A) team could make a substantial difference when deciding on a growth or exit strategy.
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