23/12/15
In changes proposed by the Government in its efforts to reduce litigation costs, creditors could lose out to unscrupulous rogue company directors. The Government is proposing to abolish the recoverability of Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) success fees and associated 'After The Event' (ATE)…
17/11/15
Forbes Solicitors, have promoted Associate Solicitor Tom Smith, to Head up their Dispute Resolution Team. Tom, who joined Forbes in July 2015, advises in relation to commercial disputes, providing strong, commercial advice to SME's, partnerships and owner managed businesses across the country.…
08/10/15
The High Court has begun the implementation of a new scheme which aims to have cases reaching trial within 10 months of the case being brought before the Courts. At this stage the scheme is not mandatory; a two year test of the scheme will be implemented in all Rolls Building Courts and parties…
08/10/15
As a society we are ever increasingly reliant upon the internet and technology to go about our daily lives. The vast majority of us will not go through a day without firing up our Laptops, Ipads or Smart Phones and many of us rely on them to conduct our business. The development of such technology…
29/09/15
The Commercial Team at Forbes has expanded, as a direct result of increased client demand, with the appointment of four Solicitors. Tom Smith has joined the Dispute Resolution Department as an Associate. He is an experienced Solicitor specialising in business disputes and a member of the Law…
03/09/15
Lancashire law firm Forbes Solicitors is urging businesses affected by the recent water contamination crisis to keep full and accurate records of losses suffered to make the process of claiming compensation as smooth as possible. Some areas in Lancashire are still affected by the boil water notice…
24/03/15
How much do you know about your employees' LinkedIn contacts? Did you know that the contacts they have acquired whilst working in your employment may bypass your current restrictive covenants? Traditionally restrictive covenants have been clauses set out in the Employment Contract designed to…
16/02/15
An Accredited Mediator at Forbes Solicitors is advising businesses to consider mediation as a means to avoiding lengthy and costly court battles following a case involving leading golfer Rory McIlroy. McIlroy was facing 8 weeks in a Dublin Court in a dispute with his former management company, but…
06/02/15
It is well established case law that employers using Restrictive Covenants in employment contracts, must ensure that they are drafted reasonable; in the interests of the parties and offer no more protection to the employer than required. But what is reasonable in the circumstances and how far will…
30/01/15
Court fees are set to be reformed for the second time in less than 3 years after the Government announced plans to calculate court fees for monetary claims at 5% of the value of the claim, up to £10,000. Under the proposed changes it will cost £1,590 to bring a claim valued at £50…
27/01/15
The Dispute Resolution Team at Forbes has seen an increase in the number of cases where relationships between company directors have taken a turn for the worse. Let us imagine that three friends decide to start a business together, full of enthusiasm and optimism they cannot foresee any circumstances…
25 Jul 2018
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