http://www.glovers.co.ukThis is the syndication feed for www.glovers.co.ukJust a reminder that the annual increases to Compensation Limits will take effect from tomorrow, 1 February 2012. They apply to dismissals occurring on or after that date.  The important increases are:-http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article417.htmlTue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00In December 2011 GMAC lost a High Court claim for negligent valuation against Countrywide Surveyors on the basis that although the valuation of the property was high, it was not negligently high. Paratus AMC (GMAC)–v Countrywide Surveyors [2011] EWHC 3301 (Ch).  http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article416.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00The Chambers and Partners Guide to the Legal Profession 2012 lists Edward Vaughan and Philip Eyre as leading individuals in their respective fields. Senior Partner Edward Vaughan is credited as a leading individual in Real Estate Litigation, winning client plaudits for being “enjoyable to work with, responsive and always available”.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article415.htmlTue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:00The annual increases to Compensation Limits will take effect as always, on 1st February (2012). They apply to dismissals occurring on or after that date.  The important increases which have just been announced are:-http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article414.htmlWed, 21 Dec 2011 12:00:00It has just been announced that from 9 April 2012:- • Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Paternity Pay, Statutory Adoption Pay, and Maternity Allowance will increase from £128.73 to £135.45 per week; and http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article413.htmlTue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00A recent decision in the High Court in Bibby Financial Services and others -v- Magson and Others [2011] EWHC 2495 (QB) has highlighted an important issue in relation to signing an agreement as a deed. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article412.htmlFri, 02 Dec 2011 12:00:00Vince Cable, Business Secretary, confirmed the Government’s planned proposals for the reform of current Employment law on 23 November 2011. He stated that the main proposals/reforms under consideration are as follows:http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article411.htmlFri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:00The Court of Appeal has reversed the first instance decision in the case of Emmet Thomas Scullion v Bank of Scotland Plc (trading as Colleys), in which it was held that a residential valuer owed a duty of care to a buy to let investor.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article410.htmlMon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00Glovers has achieved wide coverage in seven key practice areas in the recently published Legal 500. Glovers continue to be ranked alongside some of the largest city firms. The Legal 500 assess firms not only on size and resources, but also on the extent to which a client recommends that firm in a particular field. The recognition Glovers has received in the 2011 Edition is an independent confirmation of the increasing strength of the firm. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article409.htmlWed, 12 Oct 2011 12:00:00The second edition of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Service Charge Code for Commercial Property (“the 2011 Code”) became effective from 1st October 2011. The 2011 Code updates the previous 2006 Code and sets out rules and guidance which are regarded as the benchmark of “best practice” for landlord and tenants in drafting and interpreting service charge provisions in both new and existing commercial leases. While there is no legal obligation to follow the 2011 Code, adherence to it will likely to be taken into account by the court if a dispute over service charges is litigated. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article408.htmlTue, 11 Oct 2011 12:00:00George Osborne announced two significant changes at the Conservative Party Conference on 3 October 2011:- Unfair Dismissal From 6 April 2012, the qualifying period for unfair dismissal will be changed from one year to two years, the intention being a reduction in the number of unfair dismissal claims being brought.  This qualifying period will not apply to those who make a complaint about health and safety, or who claim to be a whistleblower or who claim to have been victim of discrimination.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article407.htmlWed, 05 Oct 2011 12:00:00In almost any conveyance, it is accepted practice that Standard Enquiries are made of the Seller so the Buyer can enter into the contract with a full understanding of the property and any liabilities it may incur as a result of purchasing that property.  Once the Seller has replied to the enquiries, and contracts have been exchanged, there are very few opportunities for a reluctant Buyer to rescind the contract. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article406.htmlWed, 28 Sep 2011 12:00:00Following the credit crunch, venture capital activity has held up relatively well.  This is not, perhaps, surprising since venture capital investment does not generally depend upon bank finance.  There has however been greater caution in evidence.  A number of recent developments have emerged in the drafting of investment agreements governed by English Law which reflect the more cautious climate.  http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article405.htmlThu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00The Overseas Companies (Execution of Documents and Registration of Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (the “Regulations”) is due to come into force on 1st October 2011. The Regulations remove the requirement for overseas-registered companies that have a registered UK branch to register charges over property situated in the UK created on or after 1st October 2011. However, Companies House will continue to accept statements of satisfaction in relation to charges created prior to 1st October 2011. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article404.htmlTue, 20 Sep 2011 12:00:00The case, heard in the TCC on 11 August 2011, considered the enforceability of an Adjudicator’s decision dated 31 May 2011. The dispute referred to adjudication by Beam comprised a package of issues including such matters as deduction of retention, a draft Final Account, a Final Account and interest. The Adjudicator decided that Beam was entitled to a further payment of £69,819.00 based on a gross valuation of £735,000.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article402.htmlTue, 13 Sep 2011 12:00:00The case, heard in the TCC on 11 August 2011, considered the enforceability of an Adjudicator’s decision dated 31 May 2011.  The dispute referred to adjudication by Beam comprised a package of issues including such matters as deduction of retention, a draft Final Account, a Final Account and interest.  The Adjudicator decided that Beam was entitled to a further payment of £69,819.00 based on a gross valuation of £735,000.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article403.htmlTue, 13 Sep 2011 12:00:00Carillion appointed Hyder to undertake design works for a project known as the Network Rail East London line as part of the improvement of the London Transport system for the 2012 Olympic Games. A dispute arose about the calculation and payment of Hyder’s fees. The dispute about the calculation of Hyder’s fees would appear, from the Judgment, to have been something of an inevitability. The engagement was one that was incentivised by a pain/gain share provision involving a defined “Target Cost”, however, there was a lucana in the engagement as to how the “Target Cost” would be adjusted in the event of variations. The dispute over the calculation of fees was referred to an Adjudicator and by a decision dated 2 May 2011 Mr Alan Turner ordered Carillion to pay Hyder £3,104,399.74. Payment was not made, Hyder sought to enforce and a hearing took place before Mr Justice Edwards-Stuart on 23 June 2011. Carillion resisted the application on the basis that Mr Turner acted in breach of the rules of natural justice by failing to notify and seek submissions upon the methodology used by him for calculating the Target Cost value.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article401.htmlWed, 10 Aug 2011 12:00:00We are pleased to announce the launch of our new construction adjudication website, providing specialist information and resources for this popular method of dispute resolution in the construction sector. Glovers has now been involved in more than 100 adjudications, including landmark Court enforcement actions and high-profile projects such as Wembley Stadium. Our expertise in this area is based on our detailed in-depth knowledge of the construction sector.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article399.htmlThu, 28 Jul 2011 12:00:00A recent Judgment of His Honour Judge Waksman QC in The Technology and Construction Court has clarified that Adjudicator’s fees can be challenged on grounds of reasonableness. The same Judgment has also helpfully suggested how disputed Adjudicator’s fees are best to be dealt with for the future.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article398.htmlWed, 27 Jul 2011 12:00:00In a recent case heard before His Honour Judge Waksman QC in the Technology & Construction Court on 6th July 2011, it was held that there was apparent bias on the part of the Adjudicator, Mr Atkinson, leading to a dismissal of the Application for Summary Judgment to enforce his decision dated 17th May 2011.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article397.htmlThu, 21 Jul 2011 12:00:00Robert Mckie V Swindon College (2011)   A recent High Court case has found that employers may be liable for negligent misstatements about ex-employees, even if those statements are not contained in a reference.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article395.htmlTue, 12 Jul 2011 12:00:00Paul Gilks and Martin Spiller argue that SME's need to develop adequate procedures to combat bribery rather than be concerned with scare stories about corporate entertaining. The Bribery Act 2010 (the "Act") comes in to force on 1st July 2011.  The introduction of the Act led to a great deal of debate in 2010 including much speculation about the damage it could do to UK plc at a critical time in the economic cycle.  Following consultations, the Ministry of Justice ("MoJ") published guidance on 30th March this year intended to clarify how some of the more controversial provisions of the Act will be implemented including the "adequate procedures" defence.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article394.htmlMon, 27 Jun 2011 12:00:00The Members of Glovers Solicitors LLP are very pleased to announce that Liza Lam-Kee and Kenny Friday will become partners of the firm on 1 June 2011. Both Liza and Kenny have worked for the firm for a considerable time and their promotion recognises their very significant contributions to date. We wish them all the best for their future careers at Glovers. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article392.htmlTue, 31 May 2011 12:00:00A Vendor Induced Management Buy Out (“VIMBO”) is a means of transferring ownership of a business to the continuing management.  It involves selling a controlling interest in the business to management but there is no requirement for the existing owner to necessarily sell 100% of the business or to end his involvement with the business.  He may, for example, continue as a consultant to the business or he may retain a minority shareholding.  For this reason, it can often be a more attractive option than a sale to an unrelated third party.  It can also give significant tax advantages to the selling owner (up to 50% of gross earnings) compared with continuing to own the business and extracting income through salaries and dividends.  http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article391.htmlThu, 19 May 2011 12:00:001. Keep the evening of the mediation clear of engagements or other reasons to leave early: Mediations often develop a momentum toward settlement late in the day.  The early departure of a key player (or your mediator) can destroy that momentum and chances of settlement.  Choose another night to go to the theatre or your favourite restaurant. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article390.htmlWed, 18 May 2011 12:00:00On 18th April 2011, Andrew Butler and Timothy Polli, both of Tanfield Chambers, gave a seminar to members of Glovers on the implications of the Axa Sun Life case and the relationship between ‘No Reliance’ clauses, ‘Entire Agreement’ clauses and the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article389.htmlMon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00Under the Employment Equality (Repeal of Retirement Age Provisions) Regulations 2011: • The DRA of 65 was abolished on 6 April 2011. • Any dismissal because of age taking place on or after 6 April 2011 will constitute direct age discrimination under the Equality Act 2010, unless it falls within the transitional provisions: http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article388.htmlWed, 04 May 2011 12:00:00On 30 March 2011, the Supreme Court issued a judgment which signalled the end of over 400 years of immunity from claims for negligence against expert witnesses. The Claim Paul Wynne Jones was hit by a car driven by a drunk, uninsured and disqualified driver when stationary at traffic lights in March 2001. Clinical psychologist Sue Kaney was instructed to prepare a report in support of Mr Jones’ damages claim against the driver’s insurers, Fortis, in July 2003. This report stated that Mr Jones was suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article387.htmlWed, 13 Apr 2011 12:00:00Just a reminder that as from 1 October 2011:- • The adult National Minimum Wage increases from £5.93 to £6.08 per hour.  This applies to people aged 21 and over; • For 18-20 year olds the increase is from £4.92 to £4.98; • For 16-17 year olds the increase is from £3.64 to £3.68; and • There is a new minimum rate for apprentices under 19 (and those 19 or more if in the first year of the apprenticeship) of £2.60. Please note that this information is provided for general knowledge only and therefore specific advice should be sought for individual cases.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article386.htmlMon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:00Companies House has launched a new web-based incorporation service allowing customers to incorporate a simple private limited company adopting the basic model articles of association online for a fee of £18.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article385.htmlFri, 08 Apr 2011 12:00:00A reminder that from 6 April 2011:- • Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay will increase from £124.88 to £128.73 per week; and • Statutory Sick Pay will increase from £79.15 to £81.60 per week.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article382.htmlWed, 06 Apr 2011 12:00:00Glovers acted for UCB Home Loans Corporation Limited (“UCB”) in securing a continuing Worldwide Freezing Injunction against two of UCB’s borrowers.  UCB also obtained an order for the appointment of Court appointed receivers over 62 properties, by way of equitable execution of the £4 million judgment that UCB obtained against the borrowers in December 2010.  http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article384.htmlWed, 06 Apr 2011 12:00:00On 30 March 2011 the Ministry of Justice published its long awaited guidance on the Bribery Act 2010 (the “Act”).  If an organisation can prove that it has adequate procedures in place, then they may form a defence to the offence of failing to prevent bribery under section 7 of the Act.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article383.htmlThu, 31 Mar 2011 12:00:00The recent case of Valais Ltd v Clydesdale Bank plc t/a Yorkshire Bank [2011] All ER (D) 87 confirmed that a unilateral notice is a means of protecting an equitable chargee’s ranking.  However, it will not impede a sale.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article380.htmlWed, 30 Mar 2011 12:00:00We are delighted to announce the arrival of Chris Nelson from First Title Insurance PLC.  Chris qualified in England & Wales in 2007 and Scotland in 2009.  His experience includes dealing with property finance, development sites, landlord and tenant and corporate support with a particular focus on acting on behalf of institutional lenders and bridging finance companies.  Chris is a valuable addition to our strong Banking & Finance team and demonstrates the firm's intention to continue to develop the team further. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article379.htmlTue, 29 Mar 2011 12:00:00Under the current PAYE system, where an employer makes a post-P45 termination payment to a former employee the employer must only deduct tax at a basic rate (using code BR) on any payment not included in the P45.  This rate applies regardless of whether the employee was a higher rate taxpayer whilst in employmenthttp://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article377.htmlWed, 16 Mar 2011 12:00:00On 15 March 2011, Richard Lissack Q.C and Robert-Jan Temmink both of Outer Temple Chambers gave a seminar to partners and fee earners at Glovers. Richard Lissack Q.C. is the co-author of the textbook, Lissack and Horlick on Bribery which is due to be published in April 2011.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article378.htmlTue, 15 Mar 2011 12:00:00Throughout any litigation proceedings, Part 36 offers are one of the most important tactical steps a party can make towards achieving settlement or ultimately gaining costs protection.  In making such offers, litigants need to be mindful not only of the timing of their offer, but also of ensuring the terms of the offer are practically capable of immediate acceptance. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article375.htmlFri, 04 Feb 2011 12:00:00A reminder that the annual increases to Compensation Limits will take effect as always, on 1st February (2011). They apply to dismissals occurring on or after that date.  The important increases are:-http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article374.htmlWed, 26 Jan 2011 12:00:00Currently, the Default Retirement Age (DRA) allows employers to force their employees to retire at the age of 65, regardless of whether the employees want to retire or not. However, the Government has confirmed proposals that the DRA will be phased out from 6 April 2011 with a view to removing the DRA completely from 1 October 2011.  This constitutes part of the Government’s plans to encourage people to work longer in order to reduce the strain on public finances and the cost of the state pension. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article373.htmlMon, 24 Jan 2011 12:00:00We are pleased to announce that we have recently been instructed by Galoupet Limited, to advise them in connection with employment law. Galoupet Limited are proposing to open their first restaurant and wine store in  April 2011, based in Beauchamp Place in Knightsbridge, London.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article371.htmlTue, 18 Jan 2011 12:00:00Glovers are pleased to have been instructed to act on behalf of Omni Capital Partners Limited to advise in connection with their lending services. Omni is a new lender in the residential market, set up by Mortgage Centre IFA and Christian Candy’s Guernsey-based CPC Group. Omni will lend to individuals and small scale developers, and they aim to fill a gap in the market for short term loans, typically between £50,000 and £5 million.  The focus is mainly on London-based property, although there are plans to widen the business to further afield. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article372.htmlMon, 17 Jan 2011 12:00:00On 15 December 2010, Glovers’ clients, UCB Home Loans Corporation Limited and The Mortgage Works (UK) Plc (both specialist lending subsidiaries of Nationwide Building Society) were awarded summary judgment against Grace & Co, a firm of solicitors, in a claim for breach of trust in the Chancery Division of the High Court.   UCB was awarded the full value of its claim being a sum of over £4.3 million plus costs on an indemnity basis against Grace & Co, a firm of solicitors, in a claim for breach of trust. The Mortgage Works was also awarded the full value of its claim of £233,903 plus costs on an indemnity basis.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article370.htmlTue, 11 Jan 2011 12:00:00The annual increases to Compensation Limits will take effect as always, on 1st February (2011). They apply to dismissals occurring on or after that date.  The important increases which have just been announced are:-http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article369.htmlWed, 15 Dec 2010 12:00:00It has just been announced that from 11 April 2011:- • Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, and Maternity Allowance will increase from £124.88 to £128.73; and http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article368.htmlFri, 10 Dec 2010 12:00:00The use of online social networking in the workplace has increased dramatically in recent years, in particular through the use of LinkedIn accounts by employees to maintain lists of contacts made during their working lives. This has given rise to debate as to whether employers or employees own LinkedIn contact lists created in the course of employment and whether an employer can insist on the return of such contact lists upon an employee leaving a company.   Due to the terms and conditions of LinkedIn, ownership of a user account itself (provided it is in an employee’s own name) remains at all times with the employee and an employer cannot force the employee to transfer their account or disclose their username and password to them. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article367.htmlWed, 10 Nov 2010 12:00:00We are pleased to announce that we have recently been instructed by The Archduke Restaurant LLP, to advise them in connection with employment law. The Archduke was the first restaurant and wine bar to open on the South Bank in 1979, and is instantly recognizable by its spectacular and award winning architecture. Carved from under the railway arches by Waterloo Station, it has become something of a London institution.  In June 2009, The Archduke became part of the Black and Blue Restaurants Group.  See:- http://www.blackandbluerestaurants.com/page/Home http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article366.htmlTue, 19 Oct 2010 12:00:00On 1 October 2010, the main provisions of the Equality Act 2010 came into force. The Act aims to provide a simpler and more effective legal structure for preventing discrimination. The Act does not operate retrospectively. The law operating prior to 1 October 2010 will still apply to acts of discrimination occurring before that date. Acts of discrimination occurring on or after 1 October 2010 will be governed by the new Act.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article365.htmlMon, 11 Oct 2010 12:00:00Just a reminder that from 1 October 2010:- • the adult National Minimum Wage increases from £5.80 to £5.93.  This applies to people aged 21 and over; • for 18-20 year olds the increase is from £4.83 to £4.92; • for 16-17 year olds the increase is from £3.57 to £3.64; and • there is a new minimum rate for apprentices under 19 (and those 19 or more if in the first year of the apprenticeship) of £2.50.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article363.htmlFri, 01 Oct 2010 12:00:00On 1 October 2010 the Mortgage Repossessions (Protection for Tenants etc) Act 2010 comes into force. The Act provides additional protection to residential tenants with unauthorised tenancies (i.e. tenancies not binding on the lender) where the lender is seeking to recover possession of the property. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article364.htmlThu, 30 Sep 2010 12:00:00The law currently provides that a residential tenancy cannot be an assured tenancy or an assured shorthold tenancy (“AST”) if the rent exceeds £25,000 per year. Such tenancies (known as ‘common law’ tenancies) are excluded from the statutory protection enjoyed by the Housing Act legislation. However, this is set to change on 1 October 2010 when the Assured Tenancies (Amendment) (England) Order 2010 comes into force, the effect of which will be to increase the maximum rent threshold from £25,000 to £100,000 per year for tenancies in England.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article362.htmlThu, 30 Sep 2010 12:00:00Glovers has achieved wide coverage in seven key practice areas in the recently published Legal 500. Glovers continue to be ranked alongside some of the largest city firms. The Legal 500 assess firms not only on size and resources, but also on the extent to which a client recommends that firm in a particular field. The recognition Glovers has received in the 2010 Edition is an independent confirmation of the increasing strength of the firm. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article361.htmlMon, 27 Sep 2010 12:00:00Since 1 October 2007 every company must have at least one director that is a natural person.  The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 5, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 permitted a company which had a company as its sole director on 8 November 2006 a transition period to appoint a natural person as a director.  This transition period comes to an end on 1 October 2010.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article360.htmlWed, 18 Aug 2010 12:00:00The Coalition Government’s recent budget announced that the Default Retirement Age (DRA) would be phased out from April 2011 (less than 5 years after it was introduced). Employers can currently make staff over the DRA (65 years old), retire, regardless of their circumstances or abilities. With people living longer and healthier lives, this is set to change. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article358.htmlFri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:00Glovers acts for nine of the top 200 restaurant operators in the UK based on Restaurant Magazine’s annual list published on 30 June 2010, which has been expanded to include more food-led pub groups. Glovers act for Gondola Group (number 1), Nando’s (number 5) and Prezzo (number 8) as well as a number of the emerging chains from the list, including Dim T, Cote, Wahaca and Bill’s Produce Store. For further information please contact John Barber or Philip Shotter on 0207 935 8882 or e-mail jbarber@glovers.co.uk or pshotter@glovers.co.ukhttp://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article357.htmlFri, 09 Jul 2010 12:00:00The Financial Reporting Council recently published the updated, renamed UK Corporate Governance Code which will apply to financial years beginning on or after 29 June 2010.  Some of the main points include: http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article356.htmlTue, 29 Jun 2010 12:00:00New Mandatory Conditions The Policing and Crime Act 2009 has amended The Licensing Act 2003 to introduce five new mandatory conditions that will automatically apply to all Premises Licences authorising the consumption of alcohol. These will override any pre-existing and/or similar conditions already imposed on a Premises Licence and will form part of the Licence, even if it has not been amended accordingly. The conditions are being brought into force in two stages. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article355.htmlFri, 25 Jun 2010 12:00:00Glovers hosted a seminar for the Shop Agents Society on 15 June 2010 at their York Street premises.  Topics covered were Practical and Legal Tips on Lease negotiations, TUPE for Retailers, Competition Law in the Property field and an update on the law relating to AGAs.  The speakers were Philip Shotter, Sikin Andela, Andrew Nicklinson and John Barber.  An altogether successful and enjoyable evening. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article353.htmlTue, 15 Jun 2010 12:00:00From 8 June 2010, we have re-launched our website to reflect our enhanced focus across our four chosen sectors:- Financial Institutions Real Estate Restaurants & Retail http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article354.htmlTue, 08 Jun 2010 12:00:00Glovers are delighted to announce that with effect from 1 June 2010, Catherine Connolley has been promoted to a Member of the LLP. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article352.htmlTue, 01 Jun 2010 12:00:00 On 20 April 2010, the European Commission published its new block exemption for vertical agreements which will come into force on 1 June 2010. The block exemption applies to distribution agreements and franchise agreements.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article351.htmlTue, 11 May 2010 12:00:00Associate Helen Waller, assisted by trainee Rose Smith, acted for new client, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, in obtaining a premises licence for a new restaurant, due to open in May 2010  - a collaboration between the RICS and Michelin Star-awarded chef, Michel Roux Junior. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article359.htmlSat, 24 Apr 2010 12:00:00 Construction Partner Philip Eyre delivered a keynote address at the AGM of the East Anglia Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in Cambridge on the evening of 22nd April 2010, providing a short overview of the central themes of the Lord Justice Jackson Civil Litigation Costs Review Final Report. The talk emphasised the need for greater training for practitioners and Judges for the development of skills in litigation case Costs Management. Philip drew parallels with the skills typically deployed by Chartered Quantity Surveyors in the management of construction projects. He also speculated about how Costs Management would work in practice and suggested  that costs management might operate as a form of "costs capping".http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article350.htmlFri, 23 Apr 2010 12:00:00 After many months of what has been described as “behind the scenes wranglings” Sir John Dyson has been appointed as the 12th Supreme Court Justice. The likely candidate for the appointment has generated a significant amount of discussion and comment in the legal press.  Two candidates were identified as Sir John Dyson and Jonathan Sumption QC.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article349.htmlWed, 14 Apr 2010 12:00:00 Statutory Maternity etc Pay From 6 April 2010, the standard rates of statutory maternity, paternity and adoption pay increase to £124.88 per week (from £123.06 per week). New Paternity Leave Regulationshttp://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article346.htmlTue, 30 Mar 2010 12:00:00 The Department for Work and Pensions have announced that as from 6th April 2010, GP sick notes will be replaced by “fit notes”.  The new fit note will be called the ‘Statement of Fitness for Work’ and is ) in an effort to support people in getting back to work.   What's different about the new fit note?   The new fit notes is intended to provide more useful information on how an employee's condition affects what they do and how they might be able to return to work.  http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article347.htmlTue, 30 Mar 2010 12:00:00 It has just been announced that from 1 October 2010:- • the adult National Minimum Wage will increase from £5.80 to £5.93.  This will now apply to people aged 21 and over; • for 18-20 year olds the increase will be from £4.83 to £4.92; http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article348.htmlMon, 29 Mar 2010 12:00:00 Land Registry Direct (LRD), the Land Registry’s platform for business e-services, will close on the 31st March 2010. LRD is being replaced by the Land Registry Portal (Portal) which has been available to users for approximately 18 months.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article345.htmlFri, 19 Feb 2010 12:00:00 A reminder that from 1st February 2010, the maximum compensatory award will drop from £66,200 to £65,300.  The reduction reflects the decrease of 1.4% in the Retail Prices Index from September 2008 to September 2009.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article344.htmlTue, 26 Jan 2010 12:00:00 The Mortgage Rescue Scheme is a government initiative, which is run by local housing authorities, designed to prevent some of the most vulnerable families losing their homes.  Mortgage Rescue Scheme operates by bringing together local authorities, Registered Social Landlords (RSL), lenders and debt advice agencies. The scheme works in two ways; eligible families can either get an equity loan to reduce their mortgage, or sell their home and remain as tenants. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article343.htmlMon, 04 Jan 2010 12:00:00 Glovers acted as Privy Council Agents for four successful Appellants from the British Virgin Islands in respect of an Appeal relating to three important procedural points relating to EC CPR r.9.7 (English CPR Part 11). Judgment was delivered on 26 November by Lord Collins.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article339.htmlMon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:00 Glovers acted as Privy Council Agents in an appeal in which the Judicial Committee had to decide whether an application in the Cayman Islands to expunge the proof of debts of an admitted claim and a challenge a liquidator’s decision to reject proofs of debt constituted proceedings in respect of which there is jurisdiction to order security for costs of those applications.   To read the Glovers article visit http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article338.html. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article340.htmlMon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:00 After gale force winds and torrential rain overnight, on Sunday 15th November the skies cleared for a beautiful crisp Autumn day.  One of our partners, Catherine Connolley, took part in her first 10K run in Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens for After Adoption, as part of their fund-raising programme in National Adoption Week. Catherine managed to run the whole way and completed the course in a respectable time raising over £200 in sponsorship from Glovers’ staff. http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article336.htmlMon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 Glovers Solicitors LLP has received recognition in Chambers UK 2010 Edition launched 11th November 2009 for its Construction, Banking Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Employment work. Furthermore, partners David Miles, Philip Eyre and Edward Vaughan have been recognised as leaders in their respective fields.http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article335.htmlThu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 On 23rd November Gemma Davis returns to the Corporate Department at  Glovers on a full time basis having spent six months on secondment at Targetfollow Group Limited in Norwich. During her secondment in an "in house" role Gemma  dealt with a variety of external legal advisers and has gained a valuable insight into "life as a client".http://www.glovers.co.uk/news_article333.htmlMon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:00