Legal comment: Power to the people
Joanne Davison, associate solicitor at Muckle LLP, on the power of community involvement.
WHEN Prime Minister David Cameron talked about his “big passion” being the “big society” in Liverpool this month, the spotlight once again fell on how we could help call time on pub closures.
Launching four community projects around the UK, including a local buy out of a rural pub, the coalition leader said community groups should – amongst other things - be able to run post offices, libraries, transport services and shape housing projects.
26.Jul.10 | Legal
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Research business spreads global reach
A LEGAL research firm has revealed plans to expand into Asia and Australia after enjoying a 104% leap in sales, taking it beyond the £2m-a-year mark. Newcastle-based Acritas, which supplies clients…
21.Jul.10 | News
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North firm launches new service
A NEW service to help divorcing and separating couples reach a fair and lasting resolution without involving court is being offered by a North East law firm. Andrea Hewitson, a Partner at…
11.Jul.10 | Legal
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Top honour for RDA lawyer
AN in-house lawyer at regional development agency One North East has been awarded one of the highest honours in the legal world. Peter Judge, who is head of legal services and…
5.Jul.10 | Legal
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Law man goes to parliament
A NORTH East solicitor has said his farewells to his law firm after starting a new career as a Member of Parliament. James Wharton made his official departure from BHP Law…
5.Jul.10 | Legal
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Law firm caught on camera
PRISONERS can now speak to their lawyers directly from jail via web link after Emmersons solicitors became the first prison law legal practice in the region to install video link…
1.Jul.10 | Legal
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Tapping into the opportunities of ‘Tesco law’
THE new head of a Darlington law firm has welcomed a major shake-up within the legal profession as a great opportunity for his practice. Peter Furness has been appointed managing partner…
30.Jun.10 | Legal
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Law firm goes back to school
NORTH East law firm Ward Hadaway has chalked up a major success in the education sector. The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) element of a £104m schools project in Hartlepool on…
29.Jun.10 | Legal
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Beware the World Cup ambush
Alex Shiel, partner and head of intellectual property at North East law firm Ward Hadaway, on the rise of ambush marketing. THE recent arrest of female Netherlands supporters at the World…
22.Jun.10 | Legal
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Law firm expands
A NORTH East solicitors firm which specialises in residential lettings is expanding, with the opening of a new office in Teesside. The Letting Group (TLG), which already has offices in Darlington,…
20.May.10 | Legal
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Legal matters: World Cup warning
BUSINESSES are being warned they could end up scoring an own goal if they try to cash in on the forthcoming World Cup. Intellectual property experts at leading North law firm…
12.May.10 | Legal
