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ASBO going, going…gone?

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

With the change of Government widespread reforms were always expected, however the news that the coalition plans to eradicate the ASBO will come as a shock to many.

New Consumer Credit Obligations Provide Greater Consumer Protection

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A new Consumer Credit Directive will come into force on 31 January 2011, imposing wider obligations on credit providers, thereby increasing consumer protection and ensuring that consumers are not exposed to greater debt than they can afford.

Father Who Didn’t Pay Child Maintenance Prevented from Selling House

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In the first case of its kind, a father who owes £78,000 in unpaid child maintenance has been prevented from selling his house to stop him from concealing the proceeds of sale.

Goldtrail Travel Collapse Sparks Holiday Fears – Steeles Law’s Top Tips

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

It was announced on Friday 16 July 2010 that Goldtrail Travel Limited has ceased trading, sparking fears for many holidaymakers about the security of their holiday arrangements.

Redundancy Payment Cap Not Age Discriminatory

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A recent decision in the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that a cap placed on enhanced redundancy scheme payments will not amount to indirect age discrimination if the employer can show that it was a proportionate means of delivering a legitimate aim.

Huge Rise in Employment Tribunal Claims

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Tribunals Service has published its Annual Statistics Report, which shows a substantial increase in the number of claims lodged in the Employment Tribunals in 2009-10.