http://www.bllaw.co.uk/ The latest news from Blake Lapthorn en Thu, 17 May 2012 02:59:27 GMT @copyright Blake Lapthorn 0 http://www.bllaw.co.uk http://www.bllaw.co.uk/images/templateimages/bl-logo.gif Blake Lapthorn is pleased to announce the appointment of three new partners, Sheilah Mackie, Mike Wilson and Dr Jock Mackenzie. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/newsroom/press_releases/appointment_of_three_partners.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/newsroom/press_releases/appointment_of_three_partners.aspx Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Blake Lapthorn is pleased to announce that the head of its nationally ranked Franchising team, Sheilah Mackie, has been promoted to partner. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_businesses/franchising/news_and_updates/sheilah_mackie_partner.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_businesses/franchising/news_and_updates/sheilah_mackie_partner.aspx Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Our French team look at changes to French law including wealth tax and inheritance tax free allowance. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/french_private_assets_and_tax/news_and_updates/changes_to_french_law.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/french_private_assets_and_tax/news_and_updates/changes_to_french_law.aspx Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Social media, drugs and alcohol have an effect on the majority of organisations one way or another. Blake Lapthorn launches the findings of a client survey conducted into their impact, whether used inside and outside work. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_businesses/employment/news_and_updates/social_media_survey_results.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_businesses/employment/news_and_updates/social_media_survey_results.aspx Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Our Defamation team considers the Defamation Bill that will be enacted during this Parliamentary session and that is seen as good news for journalists and publishers. It is not, however, without its risks. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_businesses/defamation_and_privacy/news_and_updates/free_speech_and_publication.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_businesses/defamation_and_privacy/news_and_updates/free_speech_and_publication.aspx Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Our Social Housing team considers how amendments to the complaints process (Localism Act 2011) will work in practice. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/sectors/social_housing/news_and_updates/compliant_complaints.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/sectors/social_housing/news_and_updates/compliant_complaints.aspx Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Our Motoring Offences team look at the proposed Crime, Communications and Court Bill which will cover the abuse of prescription drugs and illegal narcotics whilst driving. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/motoring_offences/news_and_updates/drug_driving_update.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/motoring_offences/news_and_updates/drug_driving_update.aspx Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Our Competition team looks at privilege in competition inquiries, inquires versus civil court proceedings and litigation privilege. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_businesses/competition/news_and_updates/privilege_in_competition.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_businesses/competition/news_and_updates/privilege_in_competition.aspx Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Our Finance team looks at how email agreements can create an enforceable guarantee. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/sectors/finance/news_and_updates/email_guarantee.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/sectors/finance/news_and_updates/email_guarantee.aspx Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Blake Lapthorn solicitors' Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team is please to annouce the appointment of Dr Jock Mackenzie and Malcolm Johnson. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/personal_injury/news_and_updates/jock_mackenize.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/personal_injury/news_and_updates/jock_mackenize.aspx Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT