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February - 2012
Dissapointment For Businesses On Changes To Unfair Dismissal Period - 01/02/2012
Businesses hoping that Government changes to employment legislation would make it easier to dismiss underperforming workers will be disappointed by an announcement that... Read more...
January - 2012
Breaking up is Still Hard to do - Failure to Exercise Break Clauses Correctly Costs Midlands Businesses Dear - 31/01/2012
Midlands’ companies are still failing to extract themselves from property leases they no longer want, and, as a result, losing thousands of pounds, according to Wolverhampton law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP. Read more...
Is a "rotten compensation culture" causing a rise in insurance prices? - 31/01/2012
A West Midlands Solicitor has responded to the latest wave of criticism levied against the Personal Injury industry as "misguided and misinformed". Read more...
Big risks for growing numbers doing DIY probate - 31/01/2012
Family members who look to save money by dealing with the estate of a deceased loved one themselves could instead find themselves severely out of pocket, warns a leading West Midlands’ Wills Trusts and Estate Planning solicitor. Read more...
Businesses should beware cumulative effect of actions against director-shareholder - 27/01/2012
Steps taken by two director-shareholders in a limited company to get rid of another were cumulatively ‘unfairly prejudicial’, entitling the aggrieved party to bring a court claim even though each step was lawful on its own, in a recent court case. Read more...
Employee’s dismissal for derogatory Facebook comments about work unfair - 27/01/2012
Employers should not dismiss employees for making derogatory comments about their work on Facebook or other networking sites without making sure the dismissal is reasonable in all the circumstances, following a recent Employment Tribunal decision. Read more...
Seller’s failure to update reply to pre-contract enquiry on sale of land lets buyer get out of contract - 27/01/2012
A buyer of land has been given the right to get out of the contract after the seller failed to update his reply to one of the buyer’s pre-contact enquiries about planning issues, even though the contract contained a common clause saying he couldn’t. Read more...
Avoid online copyright pitfalls - 27/01/2012
Most business owners use websites and social media to promote their firms — effectively making them online publishers. To avoid problems you need to understand your obligations under copyright law. Read more...
Payments for owners of premises using renewable heating technology - 27/01/2012
The new Renewable Heat Incentive (‘RHI’) scheme, providing for payments to businesses to reward them for using renewable heating technology, was delayed from 30 September 2011, but is now in operation for non-domestic properties. Read more...
Court confirms that trust assets ‘likely’ to be available should be taken into account on divorce - 27/01/2012
Spouses who are ‘likely’ to have access to trust funds, even if they will only become beneficiaries of the trust, and even if funds are only paid out, at the discretion of the trustees, should be aware... Read more...
Wealth inherited pre-marriage, and wealth derived from pre-marriage business, treated differently by Court of Appeal on divorce - 27/01/2012
Spouses who inherited wealth or set up their business before their marriage should consider two Court of Appeal decisions on whether and how such assets are to be treated when dividing up assets on divorce. Read more...
Court gives further guidance on when emails can create contracts - 27/01/2012
Those negotiating contracts by email will benefit from guidance given in a recent High Court decision on when an exchange of emails can inadvertently create a legally binding agreement. Read more...
Penalty for a residential landlord’s failure to pay deposit into approved scheme only applies if claim enforced before tenancy ends - 27/01/2012
The requirement that a landlord of a shorthold tenancy must pay the tenant’s deposit into one of three approved schemes,... Read more...
Leading Insolvency Lawyer Welcomes Government U-Turn on Pre-Packs - 27/01/2012
A leading Wolverhampton insolvency lawyer has welcomed the government’s change of heart on plans to overhaul legislation around pre-pack deals, aimed at improving transparency around the controversial administration practice. Read more...
Connect2Law's Brain Injury Group - 24/01/2012
In the last 12 months FBC Manby Bowdler has secured a number of major settlements for clients who have suffered head injuries. Read more...
Businesses Beware Of Cashing In On The Olympics - 18/01/2012
With less than 200 days to go to the start of the London Olympic Games, and advertising and marketing campaigns by official sponsors starting to build momentum, a leading Wolverhampton commercial litigation lawyer is warning that... Read more...
Solicitor Challenges the Government and the BBC on "Whiplash" Claims - 12/01/2012
The Government is failing to listen to the voices of innocent people who have been injured in accidents, according to Adam Hodson, a Personal Injury solicitor with FBC Manby Bowdler and member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). Read more...
Agricultural Sector Set to lead Shropshire Property Market Again in 2012 - 11/01/2012
Agricultural land and property will continue to be the best performing area of the Shropshire commercial property market in 2012, predicts a leading agricultural and rural services lawyer. Read more...
Employers Could Face Legislation Overload in 2012 - 11/01/2012
Employers could be facing legislation overload in 2012, with more changes to employment law than in many previous years, but many of the Government’s well reported proposals for change have not yet been firmed up... Read more...
December - 2011
University of Wolverhampton - New Legal Advice Centre Opens - 16/12/2011
A new legal advice clinic run by law students at the University of Wolverhampton has opened its doors in the city centre. Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Christmas Carol Service - 16/12/2011
Shropshire law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP held a carol service in the chapel of Shrewsbury School for more than 130 fellow professionals, staff and their families. Read more...
First prosecution under the Bribery Act - 12/12/2011
A court clerk at the Magistrates’ Court is the first person to be sentenced under the new Bribery Act 2010, for taking a £500 bribe in relation to a motoring offence. Read more...
Flower Power Wins The Day in Interflora Trademark Battle - 07/12/2011
Internet advertisers who use competitor names to draw traffic have been dealt a rap on the knuckles following a high profile battle between Marks & Spencer and Interflora, according to a leading business litigation lawyer. Read more...
November - 2011
FBC Manby Bowdler Celebrates Success of the Award Winning Brain Injury Group - 30/11/2011
Wolverhampton law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP is celebrating the success of the Brain Injury Group – of which it is a member – that won an award for innovation and inspiration. Read more...
Planning appeal win by Wolverhampton law firm supports economic growth in the countryside - 24/11/2011
Wolverhampton law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has won a planning appeal which has secured the future of a thriving farm shop and tea room and saw the Planning Inspector supporting economic growth in a Green Belt area. Read more...
Online retailers beware distance selling regulations - 24/11/2011
With the biggest online shopping days of the year set for the next two Mondays (28 November and 5 December), Wolverhampton law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP is reminding local businesses trading on the internet to... Read more...
Check bequests in light of falling wills values - 16/11/2011
The amounts of money and other assets left to loved ones and charities in wills could be adversely affected by the current tough economic circumstances, according to a leading West Midlands’ Wills Trusts and Estate Planning solicitor... Read more...
Protected conversations a long way from being legal - 16/11/2011
Despite the Government’s intentions to start consultations on so-called ‘protected conversations’, as a means to resolve employment disputes informally, a leading Midlands employment lawyer is... Read more...
Get your head out of the clouds and protect electronic assets - 14/11/2011
Internet bank accounts and other online assets could end up being lost or stolen, if individuals do not find a secure route to pass on to their family confidential passwords and account information in their wills... Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Acts on Deals Worth £105 Million - 10/11/2011
Shropshire law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has completed corporate deals worth more than £105 million in the past six months. Read more...
Check contracts before rushing to install solar panels - 01/11/2011
People rushing to have solar panels installed before 12 December to take advantage of the top rate of Government Feed in Tariff (FIT) payments before they are more than halved from 1 April 2012... Read more...
October - 2011
Employers advised to check senior employee contracts - 27/10/2011
Pressure of having to work harder without a pay rise is making senior employees consider moving jobs once again. Read more...
Businesses under protected on Intellectual Property - 12/10/2011
Midlands businesses need to do more to protect their valuable intellectual property, according to a leading business litigation lawyer. Read more...
The dawn of "Tesco Law" - 06/10/2011
A West Midlands Solicitor has warned of the possible dangers consumers and the public face in light of a change in the law which enables banks and supermarkets to sell consumer legal services in England and Wales for the first time. Read more...
Proposed new law threatens compensation for road accident victims - 06/10/2011
A proposed new law would cut compensation levels and hinder access to justice for innocent victims of road traffic accidents, according to a leading Wolverhampton Personal Injury lawyer. Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler helps sisters grow successful bridal business - 06/10/2011
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has helped two sisters establish and expand a new wedding business in Birmingham. Read more...
September - 2011
FBC Manby Bowdler secures two on shortlist for awards - 28/09/2011
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has secured two nominations in this year’s Law Society's Excellence Awards. Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Corporate Touch Rugby Tournament - 26/09/2011
Wolverhampton and Black Country business people and professional advisers had to put in more effort than usual at a... Read more...
Dowler Family Support "No-Win No-Fee" Agreements - 23/09/2011
A West Midlands Solicitor has praised the family of the murdered teenager, Milly Dowler, for supporting Conditional Fee Agreements or so-called "No-Win No-Fee" agreements (NWNF). Read more...
Landlords advised to prepare for action if retailers fail to pay rent - 15/09/2011
With the next date looming large for retailers to make their quarterly rent payments, a leading property litigation lawyer is advising landlords to be prepared to take swift... Read more...
Connect2Law Summer Newsletter - 14/09/2011
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David Grove appointed head of Commercial Property at FBC Manby Bowdler - 13/09/2011
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has appointed Partner David Grove as Head of its Commercial Property Department. Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler to support women's refuge - 08/09/2011
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has chosen The Haven Wolverhampton as one of its corporate charities for the next 12 months, with the aim of raising at least £1,500. Read more...
Dealing with trespassers - 08/09/2011
With the date of 19th September set for the eviction of Irish Travellers living without planning permission at Dale Farm in Crays Hill, Essex, litigation lawyer David Campbell... Read more...
2000th member for legal referral network - 07/09/2011
The UK's leading legal referral and support network, Connect2Law is celebrating signing up its 2000th national member firm after a decade in business. Read more...
Turnover boost for Shrewsbury office of law firm - 07/09/2011
Local law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has revealed a significant increase in turnover at its Shrewsbury office in the past 12 months. Read more...
August - 2011
Employment Newsletter August 2011 - 26/08/2011
Welcome to the next issue of FBC Manby Bowdler's Employment Newsletter, covering the most recent developments and issues in employment law. Read more...
Professional negligence claims are on the rise - 16/08/2011
The number of legal claims for negligence against solicitors, estate agents and property surveyors is set to rise in the next 12 months, according to a leading professional negligence lawyer. Read more...
Lawyers banned from internal disciplinary hearings - 09/08/2011
Employees no longer have the automatic right to legal representation at internal disciplinary proceedings when their career is deemed to be at stake, according to a leading Wolverhampton employment lawyer Read more...
Best time for business owners to divorce - 03/08/2011
For business owners and shareholders, there has rarely been a better time to get divorced, according to a leading Wolverhampton matrimonial solicitor. Read more...
July - 2011
FBC Manby Bowdler advises on expansion for Wolverhampton health and fitness firm - 29/07/2011
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has advised Wolverhampton health and fitness firm Firewalker (UK) Limited on the opening of its new FW Fitness gym and health club in Solihull, which will create 12 new jobs. Read more...
New Riverside is once in a generation chance to secure Shrewsbury as a retail destination - 28/07/2011
Shrewsbury has a once in a generation chance, with the proposed new £150 million Riverside development, to become a major regional retail destination, bringing jobs, growth and prosperity to the town, according to a leading commercial property lawyer Read more...
Business Must Ready Itself For New Temporary Worker Rights - 07/07/2011
Employers have to be ready for to deal with new regulations controlling the rights of temporary workers from 1 October 2011, or face having to pay unlimited compensation and penalties of up to £5,000, warns a leading employment solicitor. Read more...
June - 2011
Businesses Face Big Fines For Not Protecting Personal Data - 28/06/2011
All organisations must take better care of personal details they hold, as the Information Commissioner’s Office looks to get tough on breaches of the Data Protection Act 1988, warns a leading Wolverhampton business and regulatory crime specialist. Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Adds Another Partner to its Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning Team - 24/06/2011
West Midlands’ law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has strengthened its Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning Department with the appointment of a new partner. Read more...
Fakin' it When They Should Have Been Makin' it... - 21/06/2011
The partner of a millionaire estate agent who died suddenly has been found guilty of creating a fake will, when she discovered his divorce had never been finalised. Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Strengthens Personal Injury Team - 15/06/2011
West Midlands’ law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has strengthened its Personal Injury team with the appointment of new solicitor. Read more...
Online Anonymity Under Legal Attack - 14/06/2011
Tweeters and bloggers who think they can avoid legal action by making anonymous postings on the internet are in for a rude awakening Read more...
Commercial Property Purchasers Increase Risk by Neglecting Searches - 01/06/2011
Some commercial property and land buyers are risking overpaying by not carrying out some simple legal searches, according to a leading Wolverhampton commercial property lawyer. Read more...
Delayed Trains Have Same European Compensation Rules as Planes - 01/06/2011
With another volcanic dust cloud threatening to disrupt European air travel, following last year’s delays more people may be tempted to switch to the train to guarantee their summer holidays... Read more...
May - 2011
Employers Now Liable for False Statements About Former Employees - 24/05/2011
Employers now have to take care when commenting in any situation about former employees, or risk being liable for damages if they get it wrong, according to a leading Wolverhampton employment solicitor. Read more...
Conference for Professional Farming Advisors - 23/05/2011
More than 40 professionals working in the agricultural sector in Shropshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire heard cutting edge ideas on how they can help their farmer and land owner clients to improve their businesses. Read more...
Dont Look to Soap Operas for Advice on how to Conduct a Divorce - 20/05/2011
Anyone considering a divorce should not be tempted to follow the current storyline in BBC soap Eastenders, concerning the divorce of Ian and Jane Beale, according to a leading Wolverhampton family lawyer Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Retains Independent Quality Standards - 18/05/2011
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has successfully retained two independent quality marks - The Law Society Lexcel Practice Management Standard and the ISO 9001:2008 (Lawnet) Standard. Read more...
Court decision will boost challenges to Wills - 10/05/2011
An Appeal Court decision is expected to give a further boost to the already increasing numbers of people prepared to challenge a relative’s will in court, in the hope of improving their inheritance... Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Helps Save Iconic Black Country Pub - 09/05/2011
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has helped one of the Black Country’s most iconic pub and restaurants stay open and saved 15 jobs. Read more...
Top Telford Property Lawyer Retires - 03/05/2011
One of Telford’s best known commercial property lawyers, who played a key role in the development of the new town, has stepped down from his legal practice. Read more...
April - 2011
FBC Manby Bowdler Joins New Brain Injury Group - 21/04/2011
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has been selected to join the new Brain Injury Group - a national network of expert brain injury lawyers working alongside a wide range of specialist support services. Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Renews Shropshire Cricket League Sponsorship for Fourth Year - 14/04/2011
Shropshire law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP is to sponsor the Shropshire Cricket League for a fourth consecutive year. Read more...
Four Promoted to Associate at FBC Manby Bowdler - 14/04/2011
West Midlands’ law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has promoted four solicitors to the position of associate. Read more...
DIY Divorces on the Increase, but Many Cost More than Using a Solicitor - 12/04/2011
DIY divorces are on the increase, but, far from being cheap and easy, doing-it-yourself can be complex and fraught with difficulties and extra costs, warns a leading West Midlands matrimonial solicitor. Read more...
New Senior Partner Takes Reins at FBC Manby Bowdler LLP - 07/04/2011
Niall Blackie has taken over as Senior Partner at West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP. He replaces Gavin Southall, who has retired from the partnership and becomes a consultant to the firm. Read more...
Employment Newsletter April 2011 - 05/04/2011
Welcome to the next issue of FBC Manby Bowdler's Employment Newsletter, covering the most recent developments and issues in employment law. Read more...
The Ordinary TUPE Rules apply when a business enters administration - 01/04/2011
For sometime it was questionable whether the usual rules of TUPE applied when a company went into administration. Read more...
Health and Safety Executive commences unannounced inspection visits to construction sites - 01/04/2011
The HSC will be carrying out unannounced visits to construction sites across the country starting in March 2011. Read more...
New Flexible Working Requests Form - 01/04/2011
The right to request flexible working is being extended from the 6 April 2011. Read more...
The Bribery Act 2010 - 01/04/2011
Following the Government’s announcement on 30 March 2011, the new Bribery Act is due to come into force on 1 July. Read more...
Twitter Messages Are Not Private - 01/04/2011
The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) has ruled that material published on Twitter should be considered public and therefore the person tweeting has no right to privacy in respect of the tweet. Read more...
March - 2011
Checklist For New Bribery Act - 31/03/2011
With the new Bribery Act due to come into force on 1 July, following the Government’s announcement yesterday (30 March 2011), law firm FBC Manby Bowdler has prepared a checklist for businesses to help them avoid falling foul of the new legislation. Read more...
Think Before you Tweet or Post - 29/03/2011
With the first successful court action for libel on Twitter resulting in a bill for £53,000, Wolverhampton law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP is warning all users of social networks to pause and think before they tweet or post Read more...
Smart Local Investors Turning to Commercial Property - 29/03/2011
Canny Shropshire investors are moving back into commercial property to take advantage of lower prices and higher yields, according to a leading Shrewsbury commercial property lawyer. Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Advises on Expansion of Staffordshire Logistics Firm - 28/03/2011
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has advised a Staffordshire logistics operator on an acquisition which broadens its customer base. Read more...
Budget Planning Changes Welcomed by Planning Professional - 24/03/2011
A leading planning lawyer has welcomed the changes to planning rules announced in yesterday’s Budget as a sign of a commitment to freeing up the planning system. Read more...
Employment Law Updates on Retirement Issues - 18/03/2011
Employment law experts from West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP will provide the latest information on the new regulations for retiring older workers, at Employment Law Update sessions to be held in Wolverhampton, Telford and Shrewsbury. Read more...
Free Planning Seminar on the New Localism Bill - 11/03/2011
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP is holding two seminars for land and property owners, and property professionals on the changes to the planning regime proposed by the new Localism Bill... Read more...
New Legal Service to Review Employee's Use of Social and Corporate Networking - 09/03/2011
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has launched a new service for organisations worried about the use of social and corporate networking sites by employees... Read more...
February - 2011
Directors Should Check Health and Safety Compliance - 24/02/2011
Directors should check their company’s compliance with Health and Safety regulations, following the first successful prosecution of a company for corporate manslaughter, warns a Wolverhampton business and regulatory crime legal specialist. Read more...
New Localism Bill Could Bring Chaoes to Property Markets - 21/02/2011
The new Localism Bill proposed by the coalition Government could bring uncertainty and chaos to both the residential and commercial property markets, where innocent purchasers could become responsible for the actions of a previous owner... Read more...
Check Credit Controls to Avoid Losing Money - 09/02/2011
Despite the headline fall in companies going bust, in the latest insolvency figures (published 4th February 2011), maintaining a positive cash flow remains a pressing problem for many businesses, warns a leading Wolverhampton litigation lawyer. Read more...
January - 2011
FBC Manby Bowdler Advises on Acquisition of Worcester Hair and Beauty Training Academy - 31/01/2011
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has advised City of Wolverhampton College on its acquisition of a hair and beauty training academy in Worcester. Read more...
Do not Bank on a Days Holiday for Royal Wedding - 28/01/2011
Many workers will not be entitled to a day off for the forthcoming Royal Wedding, unless employers specifically grant them one, according a leading Wolverhampton employment lawyer Read more...
Protecting Family Home From Nursing Home Fees is Number One Concern for Older People - 18/01/2011
Having to sell the family home to pay for nursing home fees is now the number one concern for most older people, according to a survey by West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP. Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Acquires Specialist Corporate Practice - 17/01/2011
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has acquired a specialist corporate legal practice Read more...
Joint Shropshire Farming Conference on Improving Business - 14/01/2011
More than 70 Shropshire farmers and landowners heard cutting edge ideas on how they can improve their businesses from industry and legal experts at Harper Adams University College and Shropshire-based law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP. Read more...
No Need for Employer Panic Over Abolition of Default Retirement Age - 14/01/2011
Employers should not panic about the Government’s abolition of the default retirement age (DRA), according to a leading Wolverhampton employment lawyer. Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Set to Build on 2010 Success - 13/01/2011
2010 proved to be a successful year for Wolverhampton law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP. The ‘Lawyers’ Bible’, The Legal 500 ranked it as the best law firm in the city for Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler LLP Secures Landmark Legal Victory for Farmers on Agricultural Development - 10/01/2011
West Midlands’ law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has won a landmark legal ruling in favour of farmers who wish to put up agricultural buildings that fall within “permitted development” parameters Read more...
December - 2010
Increase in the Annual Compensation Limit - 16/12/2010
From 1 February the cap on unfair dismissal claims will increase to £68400. Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Takes on Four New Trainee Solicitors - 13/12/2010
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has taken on four new trainee solicitors... Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Advises on Expansion at Document Storage Company - 08/12/2010
West Midlands’ law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has advised on the expansion of a Black Country secure document storage and destruction company... Read more...
November - 2010
Cancel and Return any Unwanted Internet Goods ASAP - 24/11/2010
With more people than ever expected to purchase their Christmas presents via the internet this year... Read more...
England Is Best Place For Vulnerable to Divorce - 17/11/2010
England is the best place for the financially weakest in a separating couple to get a divorce... Read more...
Better Company Insolvency Figures Hiding True Picture - 11/11/2010
The better than expected results from the Insolvency Service (published last Friday - 5 November) which show... Read more...
UK Compensation Culture is a Myth - 10/11/2010
Less than one in three people claim compensation after they have been injured in an avoidable accident... Read more...
New Senior Partner at FBC Manby Bowdler LLP - 10/11/2010
West Midlands and Shropshire law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has appointed a new Senior Partner. Read more...
Fine Advice for Entrepreneur From Midlands Based Professionals - 02/11/2010
Two West Midlands based professional firms have advised a Shropshire entrepreneur on an investment which is designed to boost the success of his international fine wines company Read more...
No Room for 'Sloppy Language' in Staff Discipline - 02/11/2010
Employers must take extra care when it comes to disciplining or dismissing employees... Read more...
October - 2010
Supreme Court Ruling Will Accelerate Use of Pre- and Post- Nuptual Agreements - 22/10/2010
The UK Supreme Court ruling, that a pre-nuptial agreement is binding in the case of a German paper company heiress, will encourage many more people to enter into pre- and post-nuptial agreements Read more...
New Solicitors at FBC Manby Bowdler - 14/10/2010
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has appointed three newly qualified solicitors, all of whom trained with the firm. Read more...
Employment Newsletter October 2010 - 13/10/2010
Welcome to the next issue of FBC Manby Bowdler's Employment Newsletter, covering the most recent developments and issues in employment law. Read more...
Compensation for Further Injury at Wolverhampton City Council Events - 12/10/2010
West Midlands’ law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has helped another clubber win compensation after slipping and injuring herself during an evening out at a nightclub event organised by Wolverhampton City Council. Read more...
Joint Venture Deal Secures £10 Million Order and New Jobs For Shrewsbury Firm - 12/10/2010
Shropshire law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has helped a local specialist environmental company to seal a joint venture agreement to deliver orders worth more than £10 million, and create three new jobs. Read more...
HR User Group LinkedIn - 05/10/2010
At the last meeting of FBC Manby Bowdler's HR User Group Read more...
Statutory Requirement to Provide Employees with Written Particulars - 04/10/2010
Statutory requirement to provide employees with written particulars Read more...
Unfair Dismissal & Employer's Ability to Pay - 01/10/2010
The employer’s ability to pay is not a factor which the Tribunal ought to consider in determining how much compensation is to be paid to the employee in a claim for unfair dismissal. Read more...
The Equality Act 2010 - 01/10/2010
The purpose of The Equality Act 2010 Read more...
Job Descriptions - Words not to Use - 01/10/2010
Do not use the word “younger” in a job specification. Read more...
Abolition of the Statutory Default Retirement Age of 65 from October 2011 - 01/10/2010
At present employers can retire employees, provided they have followed the appropriate procedure at the age of 65. Read more...
Unfair Dismissal & Costs Awards by the Tribunal - 01/10/2010
An employee obtained a finding of unfair dismissal due to technical breaches of the statutory dismissal procedure by the employer. Read more...
Correct Procedure for Putting Employees on Garden Leave - 01/10/2010
It used to be the position that an employer could not require an employee to go on garden leave unless there was an express garden leave clause in their contract of employment. Read more...
Employers Warned Against Checking Out Job Candidates on Social Networking Sites - 01/10/2010
Employers should be wary of searching the internet for potential employees’ personal profiles Read more...
September - 2010
FBCMB Wolverhampton Marathon Team Success - 27/09/2010
2 hours and 7 minutes was the time the FBCMB Wolverhampton Marathon Team Read more...
Commercial Tenants Sqaundering New Lease Protection and Rent Reduction - 23/09/2010
Many commercial property tenants are losing the opportunity to reduce the rent that they are paying at the end of their lease period. Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler LLP Advises on DayMen International Expansion - 22/09/2010
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has advised on a major expansion at a leading international supplier of photographic accessories. Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Ranked Top Corporate Law Firm in Legal 500 - 13/09/2010
FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has been named as the top corporate and commercial law firm in Wolverhampton Read more...
Charities Warned to Check That They Are Fit to Take on Public Services - 09/09/2010
Many charities will find it difficult to fill the hole left by public spending cuts. Read more...
FBCMB Solicitor Wins Future Professional of the Year - 09/09/2010
Charlotte Clode, a solicitor in the Firm's Litigation Department, based in Wolverhampton Read more...
New Chairs at Wolverhampton Business Breakfast Club - 06/09/2010
Wolverhampton Business Breakfast Club (WBBC) has appointed two new Chairs. Read more...
Agricultural Q & A - 01/09/2010
Agricultural Q and A Read more...
August - 2010
Holiday Compensation Limited for Ruined Holidays - 17/08/2010
Holidaymakers returning from a disastrous foreign holiday can expect to be reimbursed for delayed or cancelled flights, but should not count on winning major compensation for mental distress or disappointment Read more...
New Head of Family Law at FBC Manby Bowdlers’s Wolverhampton Office - 11/08/2010
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has appointed a new head of Family Law at its Wolverhampton office. Read more...
“Singing Solicitor” is New Head of Family Law For Shrewsbury - 11/08/2010
Shropshire law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has appointed a new head of Family Law at its Shrewsbury office. Read more...
Panorama Highlights Dangers of Using Will Writers - 09/08/2010
Tonight’s Panorama programme (broadcast at 8.30pm on Monday 9th August on BBC One), highlights the risks in using a will writing service, says a leading Wolverhampton private client solicitor Read more...
Employers Beware Fake Fit Notes - 02/08/2010
Employers should be on the look out for fake fit notes, which are being sold on the internet for as little as £10, warns a leading Midlands’ employment lawyer Read more...
July - 2010
FBC Manby Bowdler Advises on Expansion at Jennings Funeral Directors - 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...
May - 2010
Hats the way to raise money for Headway at FBC Manby Bowdler - 24/05/2010
Staff in the Wolverhampton and Willenhall offices of law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP have raised more than £500 for a national brain injury charity by wearing brightly coloured hats to work for a day. Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Advises on Expansion at Wolverhampton Financial Adviser - 24/05/2010
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has advised a leading Wolverhampton independent financial adviser on an expansion programme involving the acquisition of three smaller rival businesses in the past three months. Read more...
Managing Football Fever - 17/05/2010
With the FIFA World Cup set to kick off in South Africa on 11 June, West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has drawn up a list of tips for employers to help them deal in advance with any absences causing disruption to business. Read more...
More Parental Leave Promised by New Tory Liberal Coalition Government - 12/05/2010
Employers can expect few breaks from the new Conservative Liberal Democrat Coalition Government Read more...
Licensing Curbs Extended to Wolverhampton Takeaways - 11/05/2010
Takeaway food establishments which want to open or extend their operating hours within Wolverhampton City Centre Ring Road can now have their licence refused Read more...
Wrong Claims Lead to Delays in Claiming Inheritance Tax Allowances - 11/05/2010
Children trying to claim their inheritance without paying tax on their parents’ estate are facing long delays due to a complicated claim form and onerous record keeping requirements Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Advises on Housing Development Purchase - 04/05/2010
West Midlands’ law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has helped to get a stalled housing development moving again by advising on the acquisition of the freehold of a partly finished residential development in Willenhall, whose owner had become bankrupt. Read more...
Checklist for Businesses to Avoid Fraud - 04/05/2010
With cases of business fraud on a seemingly inexorable rise, West Midlands’ law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has prepared an Employee Fraud Checklist to help businesses recognise the signs. Read more...
April - 2010
Seven Promoted to Senior Positions at FBC Manby Bowdler - 28/04/2010
West Midlands’ law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has made seven promotions to the position of partner and associate. Read more...
Law Firm Advises Celebrity Hairdresser on London Salon Franchise - 12/04/2010
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has advised a celebrity hairdresser on the franchise agreement for a new London salon. Read more...
Beware the CRC - 12/04/2010
Commercial landlords and tenants must take into account the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme in both new and existing leases, warns West Midlands’ law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP. Read more...
Law Firm Advises on Establishment of Polymer Training and Innovation Centre - 12/04/2010
Shropshire law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has advised City of Wolverhampton College on the establishment of the Polymer Training and Innovation Centre (PTIC) Read more...
March - 2010
Taylor Retires After 40 Years With the Same Law Firm - 30/03/2010
One of Wolverhampton’s longest serving solicitors has stepped down after nearly 40 years with the same law firm. Read more...
Stronger Village Green Law Will Hinder Development Opportunities - 24/03/2010
Preventing development of land in small towns and villages areas has become easier as result of a landmark Supreme Court decision Read more...
Discriminatory Jobs Adverts Targeted by Serial Litigants - 11/03/2010
Employers using discriminatory job adverts are being targeted by so-called serial litigants, who are winning an average of £2,000 per claim, warns a leading Shropshire employment lawyer. Read more...
Leading Family Lawyer to Address WI Meetings on Divorce - 10/03/2010
One of Shropshire’s leading family lawyers will be speaking about divorce to a series of Woman’s Institute (WI) meetings throughout the county. Read more...
Impatient Landlords Risk Losing Out - 03/03/2010
Commercial property landlords risk losing substantial amounts of time and money by allowing tenants to move into their premises before signing a lease, warns a leading Shropshire commercial property lawyer. Read more...
Employers Face Increased Threat of Whistleblowing Investigations From Disgruntled Employees - 03/03/2010
Employers could soon find themselves subject to investigation by regulatory authorities thanks to disgruntled employees using new ‘whistleblowing’ regulations, warns Bridgnorth law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP. Read more...
Effective date of termination - you're fired, effective from? - 01/03/2010
In the case of Gisda Cyf v Barratt Miss Barratt attended a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday 28 November. She was sent home and told to expect a letter concerning possible dismissal that Thursday. Read more...
Introduction of Fit Notes - 01/03/2010
The Social Security (Medical Evidence) and the Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 are intended to come into force on 6 April 2010. Read more...
IVF treatment and sex discrimination - 01/03/2010
In the recent case of Sahota v The Home Office and Pipkin Mrs Sahota worked for the Border and Immigration Agency and was undergoing IVF treatment. Read more...
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 - 01/03/2010
The right to request time off is being extended to cover employees who wish to undertake training or study. Read more...
New Financial Year Policy Review - 01/03/2010
With the start of a New Financial Year looming, it is a good time to review your employment documents and check you have at least some of the basics in place. Read more...
February - 2010
FBC Manby Bowdler Renews Shropshire Cricket League Sponsorship - 16/02/2010
Shropshire law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP is to sponsor the Shropshire Cricket League for a third consecutive year. Read more...
Check "Copying" Policies - 09/02/2010
Shropshire law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP is warning businesses to be extra vigilant when they are copying material from external sources. Read more...
Step Up for FBC Manby Bowdler Legal Duo - 02/02/2010
Two members of the Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning Department at West Midlands’ law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP have been appointed as members of an international organisation for professionals who specialise in tax, trusts and estate planning. Read more...
Equestrian Businesses Need to Check Worker Status - 02/02/2010
A leading equine lawyer is warning the Shropshire equestrian industry to check the employment status of its workers following a court ruling. Read more...
January - 2010
FBC Manby Bowdler Joins Certainty - 25/01/2010
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has become a founder member of Certainty, the national electronic Will search and Will registration facility. Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Reappointed to Headway Panel - 18/01/2010
Shropshire law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has been reappointed to the list of solicitors firms approved by leading brain injury charity Headway. Read more...
New Specialist IT-IP Group Launched - 18/01/2010
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has established a specialist Intellectual Property and Information Technology (IP/IT) group to deal with the growing number of clients seeking its help in these specialist areas of business law. Read more...
Increase in Agreements to Protect Assets in Second Marriages - 11/01/2010
More people are seeking to protect their assets by using legally binding agreements to restrict their spouse’s or partner’s rights to their wealth Read more...
Businesses Advised to Check Leases and Insurance Policies - 08/01/2010
The recent explosion in Shrewsbury town centre has shocked the entire community, but what would be the implications and costs for local business owners and occupiers should it happen to them? Read more...
Employers Must Be Clear on "Snow Days" Policy - 06/01/2010
With the region battling with some of the worst winter conditions for the past two decades, a leading Wolverhampton employment lawyer is urging employers to make clear their policy on being absent from work due to the snow. Read more...
December - 2009
Agricultural Q & A - 21/12/2009
The vehicular track to part of my farm is across a neighbour’s property which has recently changed hands. The new owner tells me I have no written right to use the track and is intending to block it based on what is shown on his Deeds. Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Delivers on First Quench Stores Acqusition - 21/12/2009
A team from West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has advised a Dudley-based discount off licence chain on its acquisition of 14 former Thresher and Wine Rack stores, part of First Quench which went into administration at the end of October. Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Strengthens Corporate Team - 07/12/2009
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has strengthened its corporate department with the appointment of a new solicitor. Read more...
Leading Threatened Buildings Campaigner Steps Down - 02/12/2009
One of the key figures in the on-going battle to preserve Wolverhampton’s historic buildings has stepped down. Read more...
November - 2009
Law Firm Advises on City's Legendary Entertainment Venue - 30/11/2009
Wolverhampton law firm FBC Manby Bowdler has proved its credentials in advising clients involved in the leisure and entertainment business by helping the re-birth of a legendary entertainment venue in the city. Read more...
Save Tax - Give Cash for Christmas - 30/11/2009
Giving cash as a Christmas present to children, grandchildren, and other relatives or friends, will not only spread a lot of happiness, but can help reduce the tax bill too Read more...
Check Lack of Licence Will Not Ruin Christmas Party - 25/11/2009
A Bridgnorth law firm is warning businesses, charities, societies and social clubs to make sure their Christmas parties do not fall foul of licensing laws, and face a fine of up to £20,000 or six months in prison. Read more...
Malingerers' Charter to Hit Firms During Christmas Shutdown - 23/11/2009
Black Country firms could face a host of claims for extra holidays from workers claiming they were sick during the traditional Christmas shutdown, warns a leading Wolverhampton employment lawyer. Read more...
Licensing Deal Secures £Multi-Million Orders and Prospect of New Jobs - 10/11/2009
West Midlands’ law firm FBC Manby Bowdler has helped an entrepreneur licence a new technology for use in the food processing industry Read more...
Employers Struggling to Recruit Despite Unemployment Figures - 03/11/2009
Despite 12-year record high unemployment figures, Shropshire organisations are struggling to recruit good workers, according to a leading employment lawyer. Read more...
October - 2009
Free Guide to Help Landlords Deal with Insolvent Tenants - 26/10/2009
West Midlands’ law firm FBC Manby Bowdler has published a free guide for landlords of commercial properties to help them deal with any tenants which become insolvent. Read more...
Do Not Rely on Political Promises to Safeguard Future - 21/10/2009
Too many people are prepared to bet their children’s inheritance on vague promises made by political parties seeking election, according to a leading Wolverhampton solicitor. Read more...
Recession Changing Divorce Trends - 19/10/2009
The current economic crisis is bucking the trend for divorce numbers in a recession, and is changing the nature of divorce settlements themselves, according to a leading West Midlands’ matrimonial solicitor. Read more...
Property Market Conditions Helping Tenants Do Better Deals - 07/10/2009
The current state of the commercial property market is helping tenants to achieve some excellent property deals, according to a leading Midlands’ commercial property solicitor. Read more...
Pitchcare Form Strategic Alliance with ALS - 05/10/2009
The e-commerce arm of Pitchcare.com Limited has formed a strategic alliance with Amenity Land Solutions (ALS) with funding from The Co-operative Bank’s Birmingham corporate banking centre. Read more...
September - 2009
Business Community Gathers to Mark FBC Manby Bowdler's Theatre Severn Gallery Sponsorship - 24/09/2009
More than 50 of Shrewsbury’s leading business lights gathered at the town’s new Theatre Severn to celebrate the sponsorship of the theatre’s third floor gallery area by local law firm, FBC Manby Bowdler. Read more...
Deal With Short Term Absences Now to Avoid Swine Flu Crisis - 23/09/2009
Organisations need to reduce persistent short term absenteeism from work now, so that they can cope with the potential effects of the on-going Swine Flu pandemic this winter, according to a leading Midlands’ employment lawyer. Read more...
FBC Manby Bowdler Partner Secures First Agricultural Law Fellowship - 23/09/2009
A partner at a Bridgnorth law firm has become the first solicitor in Shropshire to be granted the top award by the leading rural legal business organisation. Read more...
Simpler Forms Should Boost Powers of Attorney - 23/09/2009
The introduction of simpler documentation is expected to lead to a much needed uptake in the numbers of powers of attorney, according to a leading Midlands’ lawyer specialising in wills, trusts and estate planning. Read more...
Employers Recruiting Again for the Upturn Advised to Check Job Procedures - 18/09/2009
With some employers starting to recruit again for the expected economic upturn, a leading Midlands’ employment lawyer is warning them to review their employment procedures Read more...
Adjudication Can Provide a Cash Flow Lifeline for Construction and Property Companies - 18/09/2009
With around 17 businesses going under every day, the construction and property sector should make more use of adjudication to settle contract disputes, according to a leading Midlands’ construction litigation lawyer. Read more...
BCBP Welcomes Outcome of Bishop's Castle Biomass Power Plant Planning Inquiry - 04/09/2009
Bishop’s Castle Biomass Power Limited (BCBP) has welcomed the Planning Inspector’s decision to grant it planning permission to build and operate a biomass power plant in Bishop’s Castle Read more...
Inheritance Tax and Rented Holiday Accommodation: Update - 01/09/2009
Rented holiday accommodation is a valuable source of income for many farmers and people involved in the rural economy. Read more...
August - 2009
Important Changes to the National Minimum Wage - 10/08/2009
Important changes to the National Minimum Wage are set to come into force on 1 October 2009 Read more...
It's Not Too Late to Plan for Swine Flu Absenteeism - 10/08/2009
With Department of Health (DoH) officials predicting a ‘worst case’ scenario of 30% of the population succumbing to swine flu Read more...
June - 2009
New Powers Enforce the Payment of Tribunal Awards - 22/06/2009
A local solicitor has highlighted new measures from the Ministry of Justice designed to ensure that people who have been granted awards by an Employment Tribunal receive the money they are owed Read more...
New 'Fit Note' Looks Set to Help Patients Stay in Work - 19/06/2009
Britain’s ‘sickness culture’ is estimated to cost the economy some £100 billion and 172 million working days every year – but a local solicitor believes that this is all set to change next spring. Read more...
Agricultural Property Relief and Inheritance Tax - 08/06/2009
Am I right in thinking that there has been a recent change in the rules for Agricultural Property Relief on Inheritance Tax ? Read more...
Double Whammy for Employers as Credit Crunch Drives up Number of Employment Tribunals - 08/06/2009
As the credit crunch continues to bite, Shropshire businesses are now also facing an increase in the number of employment tribunals and the subsequent additional expenditure. Read more...
April - 2009
Dispute Resolution - The Way Forward - 01/04/2009
On 6 April 2009 the Employment Act 2002 (Dispute Resolution) Regulations 2004 will be repealed. Read more...
December - 2008
Distressed Landlords Could Miss Dated Distraint - 18/12/2008
The common law right of distraint, which has been applied by landlords of premises for years to recover rent, is likely to be abolished shortly Read more...
Voluntary Organisation Relocates to New Development - 16/12/2008
Wolverhampton-based voluntary organisation Access to Business has announced its relocation to larger premises in response to rising demand for its services. The company was advised by local law firm FBC Manby Bowdler. Read more...
The Best Way to Deal with D-Day - 15/12/2008
Christmas can be a stressful time for many as visiting in-laws, money worries and attempting to keep everybody happy can bring any problems in a relationship to a head. Read more...
November - 2008
Relax, it's Christmas! - 04/11/2008
Bosses should avoid a Scrooge response to the credit crunch and engender Christmas goodwill by relaxing their IT and postal policies for staff in the run up to Christmas, says West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP. Read more...
A Case of Practice Makes Perfect... - 03/11/2008
“I have no interest in lowering our standards or our quality. I want us to be the most outstanding law firm within a 60-mile radius, giving the best quality at the best prices, and quite frankly, clients wouldn’t think of coming anywhere else.” Read more...
October - 2008
Health Warning - You Face Jail! - 22/10/2008
Company bosses face up to two years in prison for neglect of their health and safety duties under new laws, a county law firm is warning. Read more...
Telford Seat Maker has Designs on Europe - 20/10/2008
A design-led Telford contract furniture designer and manufacturer is poised to expand and enter Europe as a result of a joint venture with a larger Dutch manufacturer – and advice from a Shropshire law firm. Read more...
September - 2008
Tomorrow is Another Day - 09/09/2008
What’s in a day? As much as £36,000 if you are retired early against your will! Read more...
July - 2008
Twin Blow to Employers of Parents - 28/07/2008
Workers with kids are set to deliver a twin whammy to employers in Shropshire, says law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP. Read more...
Booze Abuse Brings Stronger Measures - 04/07/2008
Licensees in Shropshire can now face tougher punishments if they or their punters flout the law, warns FBC Manby Bowdler LLP. Read more...
June - 2008
Positive Step for Fairer Sex - 27/06/2008
Women in the Shropshire workforce can finally expect equal pay under new laws to allow positive discrimination, says law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP. Read more...
New Recruit Back For More At FBC Manby Bowdler - 25/06/2008
Newly merged Black Country law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has strengthened its team with an old face as a new recruit. Read more...
Blacklist Could Backfire on Bosses Playing Big Brother - 11/06/2008
Share details of bad leavers at your peril, an employment expert has warned Black Country company bosses. Read more...
May - 2008
Midlands Could Bump on Lack of Corporate Recycling - 30/05/2008
The credit crunch and fears of a recession could take their toll on the Midlands economy, an insolvency lawyer is warning. Read more...
Consult to Avoid Huge Redundancy Penalties - 28/05/2008
Employers in the West Midlands struggling in the face of economic slowdown are being warned to follow procedures correctly when making redundancies – or face huge costs. Read more...
Shropshire Cricket League Nets New Sponsor - 22/05/2008
Black Country law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP is to sponsor The Shropshire Cricket League for two years. Read more...
Regulators Cut Red Tape - 16/05/2008
Seven principles of regulation will make life easier for businesses in Shropshire, a compliance expert predicts. Read more...
Empty Rates Could Cripple Development - 12/05/2008
Regeneration and speculative office development could grind to a trickle as a falling Shropshire market is hit by the latest blow of empty property rates. Read more...
April - 2008
FBC Manby Bowdler United - 28/04/2008
West Midlands law firm heavyweights Manby Steward Bowdler and fbc have officially tied the knot to create fbc Manby Bowdler LLP – exactly a year on from Manbys’ merger with respected Shrewsbury practice Bowdlers. Read more...