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Cute pictures of the Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Yaen-Koen (Japan)

On a recent trip to Japan we trekked up a mountain to see the Jigokudani Yaen-Koen snow monkeys! It was an amazing experience, and if you look at the photos I am sure that you will be shouting “aww, they are so … Continue reading

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BIS Employment Law Review – 2010 to 2015

The Department for Business, Skills and Innovation (BIS) has today published an update on its review of employment laws across Government to make it as easy as possible for businesses to take people on. The Government set out in the Coalition Agreement that … Continue reading

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Draft Bills In Parliament that you may not have heard about…

As a self-confessed legal nerd I often check the Parliament Web pages for  draft bills that may eventually become law; and consider how they could affect clients, the economy and ponder whether they stand any chance at all of receiving royal assent. Many … Continue reading

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Could the Riots in England lead to London losing Host City status for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympics games?

There are 352 days to go, but will the 2012 Games still take place in London, and are we ready? Watching the riots in England spread across the country like a folded up rug, from the other side of the Atlantic, … Continue reading

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Corporate INTL Magazine Names Bargate Murray as “Boutique Law Firm of the Year, UK”

I am delighted to announce that Bargate Murray has been named as “Boutique Law Firm of the Year, UK” 2011, by Corporate INTL Magazine. The award is in recognition of the world-wide success of the firm, and specifically our niche … Continue reading

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The Information Commissioner’s Office Annual Report for 2010-2011

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has recently published its annual report for 2010/2011, which includes information and statistics on the ICO’s case work under, among other things, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) and … Continue reading

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Songs for Amy – A Tribute to Amy Winehouse – Phil’s playlist for August 2011

RIP Amy Winehouse – Phil’s playlist for August 2011 I wanted to also pause to reflect on the immense talent of Amy Winehouse whose death has shocked many fans across the Globe, myself included. I had the pleasure of seeing Amy … Continue reading

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‘Outing’ of Homosexual colleague – discrimination in the workplace – Grant v Land Registry

The Court of Appeal has handed down the decision of Grant v Land Registry ([2011] EWCA Civ 769), where the Equality and Human Rights Commission was given permission to be an intervener. Facts Mr Grant started working for the Land … Continue reading

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The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill 2010-11

The imaginatively named Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill 2010-11 was laid before Parliament on 21 June 2011. Part 2 of the Bill deals with litigation funding and costs, including: Abolishing the Legal Services Commission (LSC) and abolishing the recoverability of … Continue reading

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Phil’s tips for Glastonbury Festival 2011

Glastonbury 2011 and it’s another amazing line-up. Everyone seems keen to check out Beyonce; but there are so many hidden treasures in the line up, including some you may not have spotted when scanning the list. Here are my tips, although I don’t … Continue reading

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