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26/07/10:

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Leaks of a different kind at BP…

Following reports in the reports in the media today and over the weekend, that BP boss Tony…

26/07/10:

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Forbes Solicitors' Clinical Negligence Team quoted in national press

Clinical Negligence experts Forbes Solicitors were recently quoted in The Guardian. Sara…

22/07/10:

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Forbes supports local football festival

Forbes is pleased to once again support the annual Blackburn with Darwen Football festival…

22/07/10:

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Forbes acts in deal to save jobs at local firm

Forbes Solicitors have acted in a deal to save over 100 jobs at Blackburn carpet firm Dutton…

21/07/10:

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Court's Warning Of Putting Profit Before Safety

A recent Health & Safety prosecution reminds employers of the Court's attitude when profit is…

15/07/10:

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Advanced Accreditation for Blackburn Solicitor

The skills of a Lancashire solicitor have been recognised by the Law Society of England & Wales…

14/07/10:

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Forbes up for three at DPIB Lancashire Business Awards

Forbes Solicitors are delighted to have been nominated for Best Legal Firm at the forthcoming…

14/07/10:

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Equality Act summary direct to your desktop

Forbes Solicitors has launched a podcast which provides a concise summary of the key points of…

13/07/10:

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Viewpoints: General Election Review in Lancashire Business View

Forbes Solicitors recently featured in Lancashire Business View July/August 2010

08/07/10:

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Prosecution of landlord highlights dangers of Legionnaires' disease

It has recently been reported in the publication Inside Housing that a housing association has…

07/07/10:

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Forbes lends a helping hand to law student

Lancashire law firm Forbes Solicitors has supported a mentoring programme, for the fifth year…

07/07/10:

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Why is it so important to make a Will?

If you die without a Will in the UK you die "intestate", which basically means that your estate…

07/07/10:

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Rise in Employment Tribunal Claims

The annual statistics for 2009/2010 have just been published by the Tribunals Service.

06/07/10:

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Pension Warning

With the government planning to speed up plans to raise the age at which the state pension can…

02/07/10:

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Putting pay to secrecy?

The Government has today published the six-figure salaries of more than 150 employees in tax…

02/07/10:

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The security of tenure in almshouses

In a June 2010 article in the Conveyancer and Property Lawyer, Ian Loveland considered the…

02/07/10:

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Court of Appeal rules on domestic violence ground in possession cases

Under ground 14A of Schedule 2 to the Housing Act 1988, it is possible for social landlords to…

02/07/10:

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Supreme Court rules on succeeding to secure tenancies

On 23 June 2010, the Supreme Court delivered its judgment in the case of Austin v Mayor and…

02/07/10:

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Looking after 'looked after' children: when a local authority's duty ends…

Local authorities are obliged under the Children Act 1989 to support and protect vulnerable…

02/07/10:

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A Notice to Quit does not infringe human rights rules High Court

When one joint tenant decides that they wish to stop living at the tenanted property, it is…

01/07/10:

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Have your say: Lancashire Business Survey

The Lancashire Business Survey returns for a third year and the organisers want to know your…

30/06/10:

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Not So Fab?

The disappointing performance of the England football team in the World Cup has left many…

25/06/10:

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Stop Press: Important News on Compromise Agreements

The Court of Appeal yesterday handed down their decision in the case of Gibb –v-Maidstone &…

23/06/10:

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Forbes Solicitors expands presence in Chorley

Forbes Solicitors is delighted to announce that the firm has expanded its presence in Chorley…

17/06/10:

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Upfront Vol ONE // Spring 2010 - The Employment Edition

We hope you like the new style and layout but if you have any comments or feedback please do…

17/06/10:

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Court of Appeal emphasises the importance of knowing your customer

It is not often that cases dealing with debt recovery reach the Court of Appeal, but on 15 June…

17/06/10:

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Take action over late payment

Lancashire Law firm Forbes Solicitors is advising companies to take action to overcome the…

09/06/10:

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New family member at Forbes Solicitors

Forbes Solicitors is pleased to announce further expansion of the family team at its Chorley…

09/06/10:

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Why people need advice not just price comparisons

Characters like the Meercat Aleksander Orlov and the Opera Singer Gio Compario have helped to…

08/06/10:

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First post-Weaver case to be heard by High Court

In June 2010, the High Court will hear the first case to test the law after the decision of the…

07/06/10:

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Forbes find a way through the Portal

You've had a road traffic accident; not your fault. You've been injured and are suffering not…

07/06/10:

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Tackling sub-letting in social housing

The issue of the sub-letting of social housing stock is arguably one of the chief problems…

03/06/10:

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Upfront Vol ONE // Spring 2010 - Commercial

We hope you like the new style and layout but if you have any comments or feedback please do…

28/05/10:

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Cohabitation Agreements

A warning to cohabiting couples to obtain advice regarding entering into a Cohabitiation…

28/05/10:

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I take thee and your debt

A warning for divorcing couples not to bury their heads in the sand when it comes to debts of…

28/05/10:

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Overtime - key considerations

Many businesses often use overtime working as a way of coping with changes in demand and…

27/05/10:

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High Court rules on assessing the health of a housing applicant

Given the relative scarcity of social housing in the United Kingdom and the size of the waiting…

27/05/10:

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Jackson Review could lead to changes in housing law

In November 2008, Lord Justice Jackson was appointed to chair a review of the costs involved in…

27/05/10:

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Barking up the wrong tree: Landlords aim to deal with nuisance animals

The current trend for owning a pit bull-type dog as a 'status symbol' has led to an…

27/05/10:

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Build up to UniBond Roadshow continues

Forbes Solicitors are set to attend The Unibond League's annual Roadshow event

27/05/10:

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Health Care Proving Bad For Your Health?

Lancashire Law firm Forbes Solicitors has launched a free weekly advice session on clinical…

26/05/10:

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Nicola Beneduce Qualifies

Forbes Solicitors is pleased to announce the expansion of its conveyancing team with the…

25/05/10:

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Time off for kick off?

With the World Cup looming and many matches taking place mid afternoon Forbes Solicitors is…

21/05/10:

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Forbes Solicitors announces promotions

Lancashire law firm Forbes Solicitors is delighted to announce that Naila Aziz, Sarah Hinde,…

20/05/10:

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HIP HIP Hooray!

The new government have wasted no time in laying an order before Parliament suspending HIPs…

17/05/10:

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Don't forget to protect your income

When it comes to insurance, there are plenty of obvious candidates for cover,for example your…

13/05/10:

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My husband is having an affair but won't admit the adultery, can I still…

I have just discovered my husband is having an affair. He won't admit it, but he has been…

13/05/10:

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Jail for landlord after breaches of gas and fire safety laws

It has been reported that a landlord has been jailed for two and a half years following a fire…

10/05/10:

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WEC Group acquires Nutter Aircrafts Limited

Darwen based WEC Group has acquired Nutter Aircrafts Limited for an undisclosed sum

07/05/10:

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As we wake up today to a hung parliament, what does that mean for the…

In the run up to the election, there has been a noticeable decline in the number of mortgage…

23/04/10:

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Nationwide alcohol ban shows importance of Drink Banning Orders

It was reported in the national media in April 2010 that a woman from Bromsgrove has been…

21/04/10:

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Public law defences can apply to possession proceedings in exceptional…

The Court of Appeal has recently been required to provide a judgment upon a case concerning…

20/04/10:

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Workplace Eruptions?

The closure of virtually all airports in North Western Europe has left many workers stranded…

19/04/10:

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Not worth the paper it's written on?

It is still common in business for deals to be made on a handshake but more increasingly emails…

16/04/10:

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Judge notes effect of adverse weather

The Claimant sought damages for personal injuries sustained when he tripped over a defect in…

15/04/10:

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The Rolling Stones

Forbes has successfully defended an occupiers liability claim brought against Preston College…

08/04/10:

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Spring Clean your Finances

With the first signs of Spring in the air it is the perfect season to tidy up your finances…

06/04/10:

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Forbes appointed to advise local councils

Forbes Solicitors has reinforced its position as being one of the leading firms for providing…

29/03/10:

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Dementia Warning

To coincide with the recent Dementia Awareness campaign the NHS is running, Lancashire law firm…

26/03/10:

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Landlords and engineer fined as tenant suffers carbon monoxide poisoning…

The importance of landlords adhering to the requirements of the Gas Safety (Installation and…

26/03/10:

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First Time Buyers - changes to Stamp Duty Thresholds

In his budget on the 24th March 2010, the Chancellor introduced a new relief on stamp duty for…

25/03/10:

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I run my own business and I am struggling with unpaid invoices. What can I…

The question to be asked in any debt case is "what is the likelihood of getting paid?" An…

24/03/10:

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No FIP flop: Success sees Family Intervention Projects increase in use

The Government announced in March 2010 that there would be a further 88 Family Intervention…

23/03/10:

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Landlord punished for breaching gas safety laws

In March 2010, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported that it had prosecuted a landlord…

19/03/10:

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Lancashire law firm Forbes Solicitors has advised on the sale of D&S…

The Blackburn-based provider of total engineering solutions has been bought by T Clarke plc…

17/03/10:

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Domestic Violence help

The Government is currently considering the Crime and Security Bill which will introduce "go…

15/03/10:

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Improved mechanisms for addressing Anti-Social Behaviour

The Home Secretary Alan Johnson has announced a proposal that all reports of Anti-Social…

15/03/10:

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Feeling Empty - Why EDMOs can bring people back to properties

It has recently been reported that Bolton Council has become the first local authority in the…

09/03/10:

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LEAP forward - Housing Association assists tenants in changing their…

The 5th March 2010 issue of Inside Housing reports how Sentinel Housing Association are…

05/03/10:

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Forbes named Corporate Law Firm of the Year for the third year running

The award recognises outstanding performance by a law firm within Lancashire

02/03/10:

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The government rejects calls to overturn pleural plaques decision

Following a long running consultation, Jack Straw announced last week that the government will…

02/03/10:

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Varying ASBO terms only needs necessity for public protection to be shown…

The granting of an Anti Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) is potentially one of the most intrusive…

02/03/10:

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Gas engineers sentenced for breaching gas safety rules

In two recent prosecutions, the Health and Safety Executive has sought to tackle the problem of…

25/02/10:

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Somewhere Around Here - Pre Action Disclosure Claims

This case, in which Forbes represented the Defendant, highlights the common difficulty…

24/02/10:

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Bullying - A Warning to All Employers

Lancashire law firm Forbes Solicitors has warned that it is essential for employers to deal…

24/02/10:

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Double trouble as gas engineer prosecuted for second time

The importance of complying with gas safety rules has been highlighted by the prosecution of a…

23/02/10:

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Take it or Leave it

The Claimant sought damages for credit hire charges incurred as a result of a road traffic…

18/02/10:

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I am considering making a claim for clinical negligence following a medical…

Each case has to be considered on its own merits. The aim of compensation is to put the…

18/02/10:

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Notices must be clear and unambiguous says High Court

Whenever any legal document such as an enforcement notice is to be served upon an individual or…

15/02/10:

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Possession proceedings must be 'reasonable' rules Court of Appeal

It is generally considered that seeking an order for possession of residential accommodation…

12/02/10:

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Prosecution of Gas Engineer shows importance of gas safety rules

A man has recently been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive for breaches of Gas…

09/02/10:

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Advanced Accreditation for Preston Solicitor

The skills of a Lancashire lawyer have been recognised by the Law Society of England and Wales…

05/02/10:

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Engineer fined for breaches of gas safety laws

A gas fitter has been fined after it was found that he was unregistered

03/02/10:

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Landlord fined for ignoring gas safety rules

A landlord has recently been prosecuted for failing to maintain the safety of gas appliances…

02/02/10:

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National Acclaim for Preston Solicitor

The skills of a local Preston Solicitor have been recognised by the UK's leading family law…

01/02/10:

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Misapplying policies can lead to Judicial Review for social landlords says…

The Housing Act 1996 imposes a number of obligations and requirements upon local housing…

28/01/10:

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John Barker looks at what could be in store for 2010 for the LEP Business…

Businesses must focus on customers' needs

22/01/10:

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The Rights of a Common Law Spouse

The myth of the Common Law Spouse still remains. This is worrying considering the increasing…

20/01/10:

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Debunking the myth over gas appliance work

In January 2010, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has made the focus of its 'Myth of the…

20/01/10:

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Students to be taught the risks of gas in rented accommodation

In January 2010, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched a new safety awareness campaign…

20/01/10:

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Fight continues as High Court orders Council's decision on wardens to be…

On 15 December 2009, the High Court made a ruling on the validity of the decision of two local…

20/01/10:

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New Year brings new Judicial Review claims against Landlords

2009 could arguably have been seen has a turbulent year for landlords and other social housing…

20/01/10:

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Judicial Review upholds landlord's decision to refuse ground-floor flat to…

2009 saw a significant number of judicial review claims being brought against social housing…

15/01/10:

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7 reasons to have an ISA

ISAs are tax-efficient

14/01/10:

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I am considering getting a divorce but have lots of questions about the…

14/01/10:

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Could the divorce battle be changing?

Lancashire law firm Forbes Solicitors is warning divorcing couples to take caution in using…

07/01/10:

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Man breaks tooth eating bread

When a man bought a loaf of bread from his local supermarket he could not have imagined that it…

07/01/10:

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Elderly lady falls at supermarket

An 83-year-old lady fell after tripping on uneven paving

07/01/10:

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Man receives compensation for 3-week injury

Following a road traffic accident a 21-year-old man received £1,000 in damages

07/01/10:

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Police officer injured during car chase

A 38-year-old man was awarded compensation following a road traffic accident

04/01/10:

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Can you please provide some advice on ways of reducing the amount of…

There are a number of ways in which you can reduce your IHT, and by incorporating them into…

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