| Spring 2008 Issue of 'The Bridge' Newsletter |
| Available for download now... Click Here |
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| New Corporate Manslaughter Laws Apply to Driving at Work |
| New laws now in force mean companies could be convicted of corporate manslaughter if an employee is involved in a fatal road accident at work. More... |
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| HIP HIP Hooray |
| Bridge McFarland have released details of its new Home Information Pack (HIP) through a series of advertisements in the regional property press. We are offering clients one of the cheapest HIPs in the Country starting from just £199 (plus VAT). More... |
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| Warning Over Unqualified Will Writers |
Lincolnshire and Humber region solicitors Bridge McFarland have backed an MP’s calls for stronger regulation of the will-writing industry. |
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| Partner becomes District Judge |
| Bridge McFarland Partner, Chris Cooper has been appointed as a district judge assigned to the Lincoln group of courts. More... |
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| There’s no place like HiMO |
Recent changes to the law have brought many new properties within the definition of a house in multiple occupation (or HiMO) and it is essential that landlords are aware of what this means to them. |
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| Law firm opens Serious Injury and Medical Law Centre |
| Fast expanding solicitors Bridge McFarland have made a major investment in Grimsby with the creation of a new specialist centre for dealing with serious injury and medical negligence claims. More... |
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| Biting back against poor dental treatment |
People who have received shoddy or sub-standard dental work should not have to keep their mouths closed and suffer in silence. |
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| Victims of New Superbug Should Seek Advice |
The emergence of the pseudomonas aeruginosa super bug in our hospitals will cause great concern to all patients and their families. |
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| All house sellers now need a HIP |
| House sellers have been reminded that all homes coming onto the market from 14 December 2007 now require a home information pack (HIP). More... |
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| Case highlights importance of folic acid for mums to be |
A Lincolnshire mother has won an important legal case that highlights how essential it is for women to take folic acid before they try to conceive, as well as during pregnancy. |
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| Companies Act - Countdown to Reform |
| The biggest changes to company law and administration for a generation will be happening over the next year and it is essential that the region’s businesses are ready to take advantage of the reforms as they come into force, according BMcF Solicitor Charlotte Hollingsworth. Full Story... |
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| "The Bridge" Newsletter |
| Issue 6 - Autumn 2007 is available for on-line viewing or download. More... |
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| More Sellers to Need Home Information Packs |
| People with three-bedroom homes who are thinking of selling their properties should act quickly if they want to avoid having to pay for new Home Information Packs. Full Story... |
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| Businesses Risking Smoking Ban Fines |
| Thousands of businesses in the region may be risking fines and bad publicity by not complying with new anti-smoking laws. More... |
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| Don't Get Caught Red-Handed at this Year's Show |
| Farmers intending to transport exhibits to this year's Lincolnshire Show have been warned to think twice before using farm vehicles fuelled by red diesel. Full Story... |
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