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Father Michael Higginbottom Receives Long Prison Sentence for Abusing Children at St Joseph’s College

April 13, 2017

Liverpool Crown Court today convicted Father Michael Higginbottom of abuse at St Joseph’s College. The abuse took place in the 1970’s ...

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Jonathan Bridge Partner
Employment for Business

Can the Same Person Carry Out a Disciplinary Investigation and Chair the Disciplinary Hearing?

April 13, 2017

The first step when a disciplinary issue arises is for an appropriate manager or supervisor to establish the facts as soon as possible befor...

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Victoria Mitchell Partner
Corporate Law

What is Meant by ‘Close of Business’?

April 12, 2017

Numerous commercial and corporate contracts make reference to an event occurring at the ‘close of business’. This is often accompanied b...

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Debbie King Partner
Employment for Business

Employee Dismissals for Long-term Sick Absences – Factors to Consider

April 10, 2017

In O’Brien v Bolton St Catherine’s Academy [2017] EVCA Civ 145, the Court of Appeal gave guidance to employers on when it is reasonable ...

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Victoria Mitchell Partner
Business / Share Transfers

To Buy or Not to Buy? Due Diligence in Light of Brexit

April 7, 2017

Due diligence of a target business is key in the decision-making process of any acquisition, helping a potential buyer to decide whether to ...

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Debbie King Partner
Corporate Law

Business Owners – Are You Complying With The Modern Slavery Act 2015?

April 4, 2017

What is the Modern Slavery Act? The Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA) is aimed at combating crimes of slavery and human trafficking. The MSA re...

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Ian Liddle Partner
Employment for Business

TUPE & Employee Liability Information

April 4, 2017

A recent case has put the focus on TUPE and Employee Liability Information. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulat...

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Victoria Mitchell Partner
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