Articles
See below for a list of CFR's recent articles.
Categories:
- Business Restructuring and Insolvency
- Charities & Social Enterprises
- Construction
- Corporate, Banking and Finance
- Defamation
- Education
- Employment
- Energy and Utilities
- Legal Directory Comments
- Licensing
- Litigation
- Mortgage Repossession
- Planning and Environmental
- Private Client
- Property
- Public Law
Business Restructuring and Insolvency
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Asserting Retention of Title (ROT) over mixed goods
Size: 33KB | Date: 15 December 2008
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EC Regulation - The Debtor's Centre of Main Interest (COMI)
Size: 30KB | Date: 15 December 2008
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High Court lends support to Pre-Pack Administration sales
Size: 28KB | Date: 15 December 2008
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The Insolvency NI Order (2005) and Permacell Finance
Size: 28KB | Date: 15 December 2008
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A Guide for Directors of Troubled Businesses
Size: 39KB | Date: 04 March 2008
Charities & Social Enterprises
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Equality for Volunteers
Size: 148KB | Date: 21 April 2011
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Charity Commission Northern Ireland - gets its teeth!
Size: 100KB | Date: 07 March 2011
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Impact of 'Fit and Proper Persons' Test on Gift Aid and Other Charitable Reliefs
Size: 155KB | Date: 05 November 2010
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Changes to Public Benefits Test in NI
Size: 96KB | Date: 02 November 2010
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CCNI Plans Informal Information Session
Size: 92KB | Date: 20 October 2010
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Chance to Comment on CCNI's Draft Corporate Plan
Size: 140KB | Date: 20 October 2010
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Guide for Charity Trustees in Northern Ireland
Size: 430KB | Date: 13 October 2010
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Issues for Charities in relation to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Size: 95KB | Date: 05 October 2010
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Duties and Responsibilies of Charity Trustees in Northern Ireland
Size: 125KB | Date: 27 April 2010
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Charities in Northern Ireland Prepare for Registration
Size: 99KB | Date: 22 April 2010
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Charities Act Update
Size: 68KB | Date: 30 March 2010
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Changes under the Companies Act 2006 relevant to Charitable Companies
Size: 30KB | Date: 08 September 2009
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Charity Sector Set for Radical Shake-Up
Size: 29KB | Date: 02 March 2009
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Charity Client Briefing
Size: 160KB | Date: 20 February 2009
Construction
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Construction Contracts (Amendment) Bill
Size: 94KB | Date: 26 May 2010
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The Benefits of Adjudication in the Construction Industry
Size: 81KB | Date: 20 April 2010
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Belfast Metropolitan College PPP Completes
Size: 24KB | Date: 13 November 2009
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Contract Formation in Construction Projects
Size: 27KB | Date: 14 September 2009
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False Self-Employment in Construction Industry
Size: 35KB | Date: 20 August 2009
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Enforcement of Adjudications under the Construction Contracts Order
Size: 29KB | Date: 27 July 2009
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Construction Contracts Bill
Size: 31KB | Date: 22 May 2009
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Know Your Tender Process
Size: 25KB | Date: 18 May 2009
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New CDM Regulations
Size: 25KB | Date: 04 March 2008
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The New Construction Industry Scheme
Size: 25KB | Date: 04 March 2008
Corporate, Banking and Finance
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The Bribery Act 2010 - In Force July 2011
Size: 186KB | Date: 04 July 2011
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Proposed Changes to the Statement of Capital in the Annual Return
Size: 78KB | Date: 27 June 2011
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The Bribery Act 2010 - February 2011 Update
Size: 169KB | Date: 11 February 2011
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Corporate Newsletter Autumn 2009
Size: 127KB | Date: 09 October 2009
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Final changes under the Companies Act 2006
Size: 37KB | Date: 08 September 2009
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Business Stationery - Formal Requirements
Size: 158KB | Date: 03 March 2009
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Companies Act 2006 - October 2008 Provisions
Size: 23KB | Date: 09 October 2008
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Companies Act 2006 - April 2008 Provisions
Size: 32KB | Date: 23 April 2008
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Companies Act 2006 - October 2007 Provisions
Size: 32KB | Date: 23 April 2008
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New Legislation on Corporate Manslaughter
Size: 37KB | Date: 16 April 2008
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Community Interest Companies
Size: 25KB | Date: 04 March 2008
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Community Interest Companies (06/04/07)
Size: 23KB | Date: 04 March 2008
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Future Changes to Northern Ireland Company Law
Size: 33KB | Date: 04 March 2008
Defamation
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Pre-Action Protocol for Defamation
Size: 77KB | Date: 02 September 2011
Education
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2010/11 Education Newsletter
Size: 261KB | Date: 02 November 2010
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Exceptional Circumstances Body Established
Size: 110KB | Date: 17 June 2010
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2010/06 Education Newsletter
Size: 312KB | Date: 10 June 2010
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Schools Admissions (Exceptional Circumstances) Regulations
Size: 94KB | Date: 12 April 2010
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Northern Ireland Commission Catholic Schools Based Merger
Size: 86KB | Date: 22 March 2010
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NI Preparatory Schools May Lose Funding
Size: 69KB | Date: 16 March 2010
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2010/02 Education Newsletter
Size: 292KB | Date: 09 February 2010
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Don't Risk It
Size: 121KB | Date: 09 February 2010
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Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups
Size: 82KB | Date: 09 February 2010
Employment
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Legal Island Review 2011
Size: 867KB | Date: 20 January 2012
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The Bribery Act - Legal Island Update
Size: 233KB | Date: 11 January 2012
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Employment Related Injunctions
Size: 235KB | Date: 27 September 2011
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Equality for Volunteers
Size: 148KB | Date: 21 April 2011
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All Workers to Have "NEST" Egg
Size: 226KB | Date: 13 December 2010
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2010/06 Employment Update
Size: 242KB | Date: 10 June 2010
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Is the New Fit Note Fit for Purpose?
Size: 296KB | Date: 22 April 2010
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2010/03 Employment Update
Size: 320KB | Date: 31 March 2010
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2009/11 Employment Update
Size: 93KB | Date: 06 November 2009
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2009/08 Employment Update
Size: 86KB | Date: 31 August 2009
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2009/05 Employment Update
Size: 83KB | Date: 26 May 2009
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2009/02 Employment Update
Size: 83KB | Date: 09 February 2009
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Disability Related Discrimination
Size: 24KB | Date: 20 August 2008
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"Equal Treatment" for Agency Workers
Size: 24KB | Date: 09 June 2008
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Information/Consultation
Size: 33KB | Date: 13 March 2008
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Age Discrimination
Size: 27KB | Date: 04 March 2008
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Difficult employee may be dismissed for a potentially fair reason
Size: 28KB | Date: 04 March 2008
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Failure to Inform and Consult - £55k penalty
Size: 24KB | Date: 04 March 2008
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TUPE 2006
Size: 43KB | Date: 04 March 2008
Energy and Utilities
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Energy Efficiency Incentives for Businesses
Size: 37KB | Date: 06 April 2009
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Low Carbon Buildings Programme
Size: 43KB | Date: 06 April 2009
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The Climate Change Act 2008
Size: 32KB | Date: 06 April 2009
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The Energy Act 2008
Size: 44KB | Date: 06 April 2009
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The New Energy Era: Offshore Wind Power
Size: 38KB | Date: 06 April 2009
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Environment Committee to Investigate Climate Change
Size: 24KB | Date: 18 March 2009
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European Union Invests in Biofuels
Size: 27KB | Date: 18 March 2009
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Supplier of Last Resort
Size: 24KB | Date: 18 March 2009
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Utility Regulator Consults on Social Action Plan
Size: 24KB | Date: 18 March 2009
Legal Directory Comments
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Chambers 2012
Size: 163KB | Date: 10 November 2011
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Legal 500 UK 2011
Size: 169KB | Date: 05 October 2011
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Chambers 2011
Size: 215KB | Date: 15 November 2010
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Chambers 2010
Size: 41KB | Date: 03 December 2009
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Chambers 2009
Size: 52KB | Date: 24 February 2009
Licensing
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Proposals to amend legislation on Liquor Licensing in NI
Size: 151KB | Date: 09 December 2010
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Review of Northern Ireland Gambling Legislation
Size: 35KB | Date: 05 October 2009
Litigation
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Consultation on the Jurisdiction of the County Court
Size: 82KB | Date: 15 March 2010
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Knock Out Blows? – Injunctions in Commercial Litigation
Size: 29KB | Date: 06 March 2009
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Mediation: It's Good to Talk
Size: 30KB | Date: 05 March 2009
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European Small Claims Procedure
Size: 30KB | Date: 20 January 2009
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Rome II - The Law Applicable to Non-Contractual Obligations
Size: 38KB | Date: 20 January 2009
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
Size: 27KB | Date: 04 March 2008
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Business Tenancies: Fighting over the terms of your new lease
Size: 28KB | Date: 04 March 2008
Mortgage Repossession
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Mortgage Repossession Statistics August 2011
Size: 88KB | Date: 02 September 2011
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Revised Pre-Action Protocol for Possession Proceedings
Size: 238KB | Date: 02 September 2011
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Mortgage Repossession Statistics 2011
Size: 70KB | Date: 27 June 2011
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Mortgage Repossesssion Statistics
Size: 71KB | Date: 13 November 2009
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Recessionary Woes - Mortgage Fraud
Size: 27KB | Date: 01 September 2009
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Homeowners Mortgage Support Scheme
Size: 33KB | Date: 27 August 2009
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Repossession Pre-Action Protocol
Size: 35KB | Date: 07 August 2009
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Appointment of a Receiver in Respect of Fixed Charges
Size: 27KB | Date: 08 June 2009
Planning and Environmental
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Attwood launches New Planning Framework for Magherafelt Area
Size: 42KB | Date: 16 January 2012
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Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 - Amendment to Enforcement Time Periods
Size: 97KB | Date: 28 November 2011
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Attwood introduces stronger powers to deal with illegal waste
Size: 73KB | Date: 17 November 2011
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DOE wins important European Ruling on SEA
Size: 146KB | Date: 17 November 2011
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A New Recycling Policy: Consultation Paper
Size: 84KB | Date: 12 May 2011
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Councils Gain Control - The Planning Bill
Size: 12KB | Date: 01 December 2010
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The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC)
Size: 116KB | Date: 30 September 2010
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Keeping Planning Alive in Troubled Times
Size: 126KB | Date: 12 April 2010
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Planning Enforcement - No place to hide?
Size: 166KB | Date: 12 April 2010
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NI Egg Production Industry Under Threat
Size: 81KB | Date: 01 April 2010
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Pollution Prevention Permit decision will have massive implications for industry
Size: 81KB | Date: 05 October 2009
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Planning System Reform in Northern Ireland
Size: 30KB | Date: 27 August 2009
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Renewable Energy (PPS18)
Size: 29KB | Date: 27 August 2009
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Managing Flood Risk in Northern Ireland
Size: 30KB | Date: 21 August 2009
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Economic Benefits and Planning Applications
Size: 24KB | Date: 14 May 2009
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Proposals for Fire Safety Reform
Size: 24KB | Date: 06 May 2009
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Building Regulations (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009
Size: 25KB | Date: 09 April 2009
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Visual Amenity Notice
Size: 27KB | Date: 09 April 2009
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English High Court Rules EIA Regulations Incompatible with EU Law
Size: 27KB | Date: 06 April 2009
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Tree Preservation Orders: What is a 'tree'?
Size: 24KB | Date: 06 April 2009
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WEEE Update for the 2008 Compliance Period
Size: 38KB | Date: 06 April 2009
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Review of Economic Development Policy
Size: 24KB | Date: 18 March 2009
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Downturn in Markets for Recyclable Material
Size: 24KB | Date: 29 January 2009
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Draft River Basin Management Plans Produced
Size: 33KB | Date: 29 January 2009
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EU Pesticides
Size: 24KB | Date: 29 January 2009
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Marine and Coastal Bill Published
Size: 24KB | Date: 29 January 2009
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Multiple Occupancy Houses in Belfast
Size: 21KB | Date: 29 January 2009
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Pesticides Regulations 2008
Size: 32KB | Date: 29 January 2009
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DEFRA Consults on Waste Controls
Size: 32KB | Date: 16 January 2009
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Landfill Tax Liability
Size: 24KB | Date: 16 January 2009
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Plans to Speed up Planning Process Announced
Size: 24KB | Date: 16 January 2009
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Definition of Conservation
Size: 29KB | Date: 14 January 2009
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Definition of Waste
Size: 24KB | Date: 10 July 2008
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Landfill Tax Increase
Size: 35KB | Date: 22 May 2008
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Energy Performance Certificates
Size: 30KB | Date: 20 May 2008
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New Planning Advice on Telecoms Equipment
Size: 24KB | Date: 24 April 2008
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New Legislation on Corporate Manslaughter
Size: 37KB | Date: 07 April 2008
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Piggybacking waste case has significant implications for landfills throughout the UK
Size: 28KB | Date: 04 March 2008
Private Client
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Budget Update 2011
Size: 76KB | Date: 28 March 2011
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Can't Take it With You - Episode Two
Size: 145KB | Date: 25 January 2011
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Can't Take it With You - Episode One
Size: 144KB | Date: 20 January 2011
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2010 Summer Budget Update
Size: 144KB | Date: 24 June 2010
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2010 Budget Update
Size: 83KB | Date: 26 March 2010
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Pre-Budget Report 2009
Size: 27KB | Date: 10 December 2009
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Protect Assets from Bankruptcy with Protective Trusts
Size: 25KB | Date: 16 November 2009
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Simple steps to put your financial affairs in order
Size: 24KB | Date: 16 November 2009
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Statutory Wills for individuals who are mentally incapable
Size: 24KB | Date: 16 November 2009
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Trusts for Disabled Persons
Size: 27KB | Date: 16 November 2009
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Budget Report 2009
Size: 29KB | Date: 28 April 2009
Property
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Dematerialisation
Size: 151KB | Date: 07 December 2011
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Private Tenancies Amendment to Notice to Quit
Size: 28KB | Date: 05 September 2011
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Business Tenancies
Size: 74KB | Date: 30 June 2011
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Stamp Duty Land Tax Update
Size: 71KB | Date: 20 April 2011
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Land Agreements
Size: 98KB | Date: 28 March 2011
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Sunday Trading Rules Set for Review by Social Development Minister
Size: 108KB | Date: 08 December 2010
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Statutory Registration for Houses of Multiple Occupation
Size: 119KB | Date: 26 November 2010
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Stamp Duty Land Tax - Budget 2010
Size: 123KB | Date: 30 March 2010
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Green Leases
Size: 28KB | Date: 25 June 2009
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Releasing a Restrictive Covenant
Size: 37KB | Date: 28 May 2009
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Homeowners Mortgage Support Scheme
Size: 33KB | Date: 27 April 2009
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News from the Northern Ireland Executive - March
Size: 43KB | Date: 02 April 2009
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Landlord and Tenant - Virtual Assignments
Size: 24KB | Date: 03 March 2009
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News from the Northern Ireland Executive
Size: 35KB | Date: 03 March 2009
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Stamp Duty Land Tax Rates
Size: 38KB | Date: 03 March 2009
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Time of the Essence
Size: 37KB | Date: 03 March 2009
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Stamp Duty Land Tax
Size: 25KB | Date: 12 September 2008
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EPC Guidance Notes
Size: 38KB | Date: 24 June 2008
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Private Tenancies
Size: 42KB | Date: 13 March 2008
Public Law
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Cloud Computing Consultation
Size: 104KB | Date: 29 July 2011
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Freedom of Information Requests and Twitter
Size: 105KB | Date: 29 July 2011
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Local Government Boundary Commissioner's Final Recommendations
Size: 27KB | Date: 21 August 2009
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Public Authorities (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009
Size: 25KB | Date: 09 April 2009
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The Changing Face of Legitimate Expectation
Size: 30KB | Date: 20 January 2009
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Shape of Local Government
Size: 35KB | Date: 20 May 2008
