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Latest News
July - 2010
Jennings Expansion - 29/07/2010
West Midlands’ law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has advised on the expansion of one of the longest established funeral directors in Wolverhampton Read more...
New government policy will increase housing shortage - 22/07/2010
New housing planning policies introduced by the new government will detract from efforts to rectify the shortage of new homes in the West Midlands Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Wins £75,000 Compensation For Clubbers Injured at Wolverhampton City Council Events - 16/07/2010
West Midlands’ law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has helped six clubbers win compensation after slipping and injuring themselves during an evening out at nightclub events organised by Wolverhampton City Council. Read more...
New Legal Protocol Cuts Number of New Home Possessions - 13/07/2010
A new legal protocol designed to encourage more communication between mortgage lenders and borrowers falling behind with their repayments has succeeded Read more...
Health check your social media policies - 12/07/2010
As social networking, via online tools such as MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter has exploded in popularity over the last few years, many employers have had to deal with inappropriate conduct by their employees on the web. Read more...
National minimum wage rates confirmed - 12/07/2010
From October 1st 2010, the NMW rates are set to increase as follows: Read more...
Making reasonable adjustments in the workplace - 12/07/2010
In the recent case of Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police v Jelic the Employment Appeal Tribunal has agreed with the decision of an employment tribunal Read more...
Tribunals and "illegible" claim forms - 12/07/2010
In the recent case of May v Greenwich Council, Mr May presented his claim form at the Tribunal on the last available date of the 3 month period, Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Helps Deliver a Slice of the Action for Newest Pizza Hut Franchise - 05/07/2010
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has advised on the opening of the latest Pizza Hut Delivery franchise in Wolverhampton, which has created 25 new jobs. Read more...
June - 2010
FBC Manby Bowdler strengthens Shrewsbury litigation team - 21/06/2010
Shrewsbury law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has strengthened its Litigation team with the appointment of a local solicitor. Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler supports charity hike for Macmillan - 21/06/2010
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has chosen MacMilllan Cancer Support as one of its two corporate charities for the next 12 months Read more...
Long wait for Co-habitation legislation will lead to further court disputes for unmarried couples - 14/06/2010
With little sign that giving further legal rights to unmarried couples is a priority for the new Government, there is likely to be an increase in former co-habitees facing expensive legal disputes Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler advises on major expansion at Walsall manufacturer - 14/06/2010
West Midlands’ law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has advised on a major expansion at a Walsall window and door hardware manufacturer. Read more...