Levi Solicitors

Practical Steps to Avoid Commercial Disputes

tima — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:57:56 +0000

To help avoid long and timely commercial disputes we have put together some simple steps for you to take.

When Directors Fall Out

tima — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:42:52 +0000

The Court of Appeal Civil Division on 15 March 2012 decided that the Managing Director had exceeded his authority in taking action against the Company Chairman by suspending him and excluding him from the premises. For further information about this commercial … Continue reading →

Why it’s important to ‘know your solicitor’

tima — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:07:39 +0000

Levi Solicitors in Leeds explain why its important to know your solicitor and what to do if things go wrong.

Profit from your intellectual property

tima — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:12:18 +0000

In an attempt to boost and reward technical innovation in UK businesses, the Chancellor has proposed the introduction of a ‘Patent Box.’ Read the full article here.

On Your Terms

tima — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:13:10 +0000

Corporate Partner Renato Peral from Levi Solicitors outlines the importance of correctly drafted terms and conditions for businesses. Read more about business terms and conditions.

Deal or No Deal?

heleng — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:27:49 +0000

A salutary lesson was provided to all those involved in negotiations if the “legal formalities” are overlooked. Read the full article here

Criminal gang convicted over false car crash claims

heleng — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:38:48 +0000

A gang of six criminals who made nearly £2 million from fraudulent car crash claims have been convicted at Southwark County Court. The gang comprised Mohammed Samsul Haque, Rosul Yusuf, Shalim Miah, Nazruislam Rahman, Noveed Akthtar and Halimur Rashid.

The Court heard that the gang faked over 120 ‘cash for crash’ scams to make £1.17 million for themselves and causing insurance companies to pay out a total of £1.91 million, over a period of three years.

Read more about the ‘cash for crash’ scams

National Minimum Wages to rise by 2.5% to £6.08

heleng — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:36:20 +0000

The National Minimum Wage for adults is to rise by 2.5% to £6.08 an hour from 1 October 2011. The increase was recommended by the Low Pay Commission (LPC) and accepted by the Government. The rate for apprentices will rise by 10 pence, by 4 pence for 16-17 year olds and 6 pence for 18-20 year olds. The LPC said that it was taking into account the continued economic uncertainty while protecting the lowest paid workers from falling further behind the average.

Read more about National Minimum Wage changes.

Changes to Family Law – Compulsory Mediation

heleng — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:34:22 +0000

In April 2011 changes to the Family Court Procedures in England & Wales introduced compulsory mediation meetings in divorce proceedings. This was one of the biggest changes to this practice area for many years as it provides a single set of rules for family proceedings, which mirror the type of structure that already exists in civil proceedings.

This meant that after 6^th April 2011 all couples wishing to go to Court to resolve children or property issues following a separation or divorce would be referred to mediation prior to being allowed to go to Court.

Read more about these Family Law changes

Building Bridges – Boundary Issues

heleng — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:30:04 +0000

It seems that the recession has seen an increase in the amount of disputes relating to land or more specifically boundaries.

Due to the current economic climate, you may have decided to extend your property as an alternative to moving house or your neighbour may be extending their property for the same reasons or you could be having works done to your property such as a new driveway.

Unfortunately, the increase in this type of work being carried out has led to more and more people experiencing difficulties with their neighbours.

What you may not realise is that disputes over property and more specifically boundaries are inherently problematic to pursue, can become very costly and protracted and ultimately the courts do not view such disputes in a positive way which could leave you at risk of ending up in a worse situation.

Read some helpful tips if you are concerned over a boundary or property related issue.