Molesworths News Jan 2011
All the latest industry and legal news from your team at Molesworths.
First Monetary Penalties for Serious Data Protection Breaches
Date online: 24/01/2011
The Information Commissioner has served the first monetary penalties for serious breaches of the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA).
Government confirms it will abolish the default retirement age of 65
Date online: 18/01/2011
The Government has confirmed that the Default Retirement Age (DRA) of 65 will be phased out from 6 April 2011, with complete abolition on 1 October 2011.
Brook Case to Go to Supreme Court
Date online: 18/01/2011
A dispute between neighbours over whether or not a brook marked the boundary between their properties may well be aired in the Supreme Court
Government Gives Go Ahead for Employment Legislation
Date online: 17/01/2011
The Government has announced that the Additional Paternity Leave Regulations 2010 will be introduced according to the timetable proposed by the previous Government.
Charity Doesn’t Begin at Home!
Date online: 14/01/2011
There is already much anticipation surrounding tonight’s television programme entitled “Can’t take it with you”.The programme, which features on BBC2 at 9pm, sees Sir Gerry Robinson helping two families torn over what to write in their wills.
Unknown Liability Not Actionable
Date online: 13/01/2011
One of the prime objectives of the due diligence process carried out by the prospective buyer of a business is to ensure that there are no skeletons in the cupboard of the business being bought.
