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Is this the end of the ASBO?
29/07/2010
Is this the end of the ASBO? This week home secretary, Theresa May, announced a review of the Anti Social Behaviour Order. 17 000 ASBOs have been imposed since "New Labour" introduced the orders in 1999. Initially conceived as a way of curbing the scourge of anti social or yobbish behaviour on our streets. Over the years it has become a way of curbing dissident behaviour, or in some cases freedom of expression. A particular low point was in May of this year, when an application was made for an ASBO banning low slung trousers and hooded tops.
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Jfhlaw.co.uk launches
29/07/2010
Welcome to Jfhlaw.co.uk the online presence of JFH Law.
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Government plans to close local courts.
20/08/2010
The Ministry of Justice has announced plans to close 103 Magistrates' Courts in England and Wales.
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Victory for Away Fan Accused by Arsenal Steward
02/08/2010
JFH Law secured the acquittal of an away supporter accused of assault by a steward at the Emirates Stadium.
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New Guidance on Equal Pay
06/09/2010
Does your business comply with Equal Pay legislation?
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The Purge of the "Drug Driver"
01/01/2011
Since the 1980's the government has worked hard to eliminate drink driving with high profile media campaigns and increasingly tough penalties for offenders. For many the ad campaigns have worked, it has become almost socially unacceptable to drive one's car whilst over the legal alcohol limit. So why is it that driving under the influence of drugs does not appear to attract the same level of antipathy, particularly amongst the young?
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What does the Equality Act 2010 mean for Employees?
21/09/2010
The Equality Act 2010 comes into force on 1st October 2010.
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The Equality Act 2010 - Is your business ready?
21/09/2010
The main provisions of the Equality Act 2010 are in force from 1st October 2010.
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Court of Appeal Victory for our Barrister Julia Furley
19/10/2010
Our barrister, Julia Furley, has had a run of success in the Court of Appeal.
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Time Limit for Unfair Dismissal May Double
02/11/2010
The government is considering extending the eligibility period before an employee can claim Unfair Dismissal to 2 years.
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Immigration Announcement
05/11/2010
Home Secretary, Theresa May, has announced today that the Home Office intends to crack down on "immigration abuse". The government intends to reduce net immigration, the difference between the number of people coming to live in the UK and the number emigrating, from the hundreds of thousands to the tens of thousands by next year.
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Are Compromise Agreements valid under the Equality Act?
19/11/2010
Speculation is rife following the implementation of the Equality Act 2010 on 1st October as to whether compromise agreements made after this date are legally binding.
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CQC Guidance - drafting your Statement of Purpose
09/12/2010
What is a statement of purpose and why is it necessary?
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New Employers Charter and Tribunal Reforms
28/01/2011
The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) has published an 'Employer's Charter', aimed at boosting employer's confidence in relation to dealing with their employees.
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CQC - Is it the End?
03/02/2011
Head of Employment Law, Elizabeth Nolan, has today published an article in 'The Dentist' magazine and online which looks at the impact of the new Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations on self-employed dentists.
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Gang Injunctions and Civil Liberties
20/02/2011
In July 2010 Theresa May heralded the end of the ASBO; claiming that they are responsible for putting ‘too many young people on the conveyor belt to prison’.
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Major Changes to Student VIsa Policy
24/03/2011
Major changes to the current Student Visa Policy are afoot.... 
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Making CQC work for you
13/04/2011
Head of Employment Law, Elizabeth Nolan, has published an article in the April 2011 edition of Private Dentistry.
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JFH Law succeed at the GDC Specialist Appeal Panel
29/06/2011
Julia Furley of JFH Law successfully appealed the decision of the General Dental Council not to allow her client onto the Specialist List in the relevant discipline. Following a contested hearing before the Specialist Appeal Panel on Friday, the panel held that they were impressed with the way that the appeal had been presented and were satisfied that the appellant met the test under the relevant regulations.
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JFH Law celebrate our first birthday
14/07/2011
JFH Law is very proud to celebrate our first birthday. Since our launch a year ago on the 14th July, we have gone from strength to strength and are very proud to say that we have a thriving law firm that is committed to providing an excellent service to all our clients. We would like to thank all those who have supported us over the last year. We look forward to many more years, and many more celebrations, ahead.
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Riot latest
15/08/2011
JFH Law are representing an increasing number of people accused of participating in the riots which took place across London last week.
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Extradition Success in Double Jeopardy Case
31/08/2011
JFH Law have successfully defended an extradition case at City of Westminster Magistrates Court under the 'double jeopardy' rule.
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Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures
02/09/2011
Control Orders, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act of 2005, are an anti-terrorism power allowing the secretary of state to impose stringent conditions to restrict an individual’s liberty, this in many cases results in effective house arrest of suspected terrorists. Whilst there is an obvious need to protect citizens from the risk of terrorism, these orders pay little heed to the rights of the rights of the individuals involved.
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JFH Law welcomes Anne Asfaw
22/09/2011
JFH Law is delighted to announce that Anne Asfaw has joined our criminal team. Anne is a barrister, specialising in criminal law. She was called to the bar in 2007, and completed her pupillage at a leading criminal chambers in Temple, London. If you would like to read more about Anne please click on her profile here[[sitetree_link id=204]#here]
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CQC Update
28/09/2011
Following the lecture series earlier this year, Head of Employment Law Elizabeth Nolan has produced an essential update for Dentists in relation to registration and regulation under the CQC.
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The Specialist Pathway for Dentists
01/10/2011
Read barrister, Julia Furley's article, published in September's issue of the Private Dentistry Journal. Julia sets out the potential routes onto the Specialist lists for dentists, and the various pitfalls that can follow.  Click on the link below to read the full article.
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Employment Law E-Alert Launched
05/10/2011
Today sees the launch of our free monthly employment E-Alert.
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New Edition of Employment Law E-Alert
14/10/2011
Following the launch of our Employment Law E-Alert newsletter earlier this month, we now have added a second E-Alert for October.
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Julia Furley speaks at ACCA autumn conference
28/10/2011
Our barrister, Julia Furley provided  a lecture at the autumn conference for the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants. Julia spoke on the various employment law issues of 2011. If you would like to see a copy of Julia's lecture handout, please click here:  Employment Law Update 2011
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JFH Law successfully applies to stop GBH trial
09/11/2011
JFH Law successfully applies to stop trial GBH proceedings due to an abuse of the court’s process by the police and prosecuting authorities.
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JFH Law secures not guilty verdict in Threats to Kill trial
17/11/2011
Today, JFH Law's barrister, Julia Furley, secured a not guilty verdict at the Blackfriars Crown Court for an offence of Threats to Kill. The jury unanimously acquitted Mr A after less than an hour of deliberation.
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Insidetime publish Veteran Court Article
03/01/2012
Read Philip Newman and Julia Furley's article published in the November edition of Inside times. They discuss whether there is a need for a specialist veteran's court in the UK, similar to that recently introduced in the US. The full article can be found here
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Julia Furley speaks at ACCA Spring Conference
27/03/2012
Our barrister Julia Furley was once again invited to speak at the ACCA (the Global Body for Professional Accountants) bi-annual conference. Julia provided a lecture detailing the latest developments in employment legislation and case law. She also spoke on the changes that can be expected over the next 12 months. The session highlighted recent pension reforms and the impact of the abolition of the default retirement age with a focus on avoiding discrimination. The session outlined government proposals regarding parental leave and flexible working. Julia also provided helpful guidance in avoiding potential unfair dismissal claims during redundancy procedures.
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Not Guilty in Student Protest Trial
19/04/2012
Following a month long trial at the Kingston Crown Court, our barrister Julia Furley, secured not guilty verdicts for her client in relation to offences of Violent Disorder and Arson. 
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May Employment E-alert now available
30/05/2012
The latest edition of our free monthly E-alert on employment law is now available. 
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JFH Law Welcomes Justine Reed
07/06/2012
JFH Law are delighted to welcome Justine Reed to our criminal law team. Justine joins us from a London criminal law firm, and has extensive experience in all areas of criminal law; from complex fraud matters to serious violent and sexual offences. Justine is a duty qualified solicitor, and recently obtained her Higher Rights of Audience. If you would like to read more about Justine, please click on her JFH Law profile Justine Reed
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Employment E-Alert Olympics Special
19/06/2012
This special edition of our free monthly E-alert on employment law is now available.
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Extradition and Article 8
21/06/2012
Supreme Court Rulings: Children's rights
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JFH Law secure Not Guilty verdict in Fraud Trial
26/06/2012
Solicitor John Howey and Barrister Anne Asfaw have secured a not guilty verdict in a large scale benefit fraud at the Southwark Crown Court.
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June Employment E-Alert
28/06/2012
The latest edition of our free monthly E-alert on employment law is now available.
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July Employment E-Alert
31/07/2012
This month's edition of our free employment law newsletter is now available.
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Skype JFH Law
13/08/2012
JFH Law can now video conference with clients on Skype. 
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Proposed Group Action for 'exploited' Olympic Workers
16/08/2012
JFH Law are advising in a potential group action relating to 'exploited' Olympic Workers, who have suffered Unfair Dismissal, Unlawful Deduction from Wages and Breach of Contract.
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Employment Newsletter August 2012
31/08/2012
The latest edition of our free monthly Employment Law E-Alert is now available.
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Immigration Update
03/10/2012
As of the 1st October 2012 UKBA have changed the rules relating to when you must apply to extend your visa under the points-based system, all working and student routes, visiting routes, long residency routes and discharged HM Forces and UK ancestry routes. For those who have limited leave to remain or enter the UK, when applying to extend your visa the application  must be submitted within 28 days of your current visa expiry date. Application for further leave will now be refused for those who overstay by more than 28 days at the time of application.
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When did 'Reasonable' become a dirty word?
09/10/2012
What is so wrong with reasonable force?
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October Employment E-Alert
30/10/2012
Our latest free monthly Employment Law Newsletter is now available.  This months' edition focuses on the new automatic enrolment provisions of the Pensions Act which came into force on 1st October 2012 and will in due course affect all UK employers.  There is also a round up of recent important cases and the government's latest consultation on 'Employee Ownership' Agreements.
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Peer Review 'Excellence'
08/11/2012
JFH Law are delighted to announce the result of our November 2012 Independent Peer Review by the Legal Services Commission has resulted in a rating of *'Excellence (1)'* in the category of Crime.
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November Employment Law E-Alert
28/11/2012
This month's free employment law newsletter is now available. 
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John Howey represents naked statue climber
05/12/2012
John Howey of JFH law appeared yesterday at the City of Westminster magistrates’ court, representing the Ukrainian national who found worldwide infamy by standing naked on a statue in Whitehall on the 23rd November. For more information please click on the following link News story[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2242920/Ukrainian-climbed-naked-Whitehall-statue-biting-breaking-teeth-jailed-12-weeks.html?ito=feeds-newsxml]
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December Employment E-Alert
31/12/2012
The December edition of JFH Law's free monthly employment law Newsletter is now available.
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Legal Privilege only applies to Lawyers
25/01/2013
*Legal Advice Privilege does not apply to non-lawyers.*
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JFH Law welcomes Tim Greaves
28/01/2013
JFH Law are delighted to welcome Tim Greaves, a senior solicitor specilising in criminal law and immigration law.
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January 2013 Employment Law E-Alert
31/01/2013
The January edition of JFH Law's free monthly employment newsletter is now available.
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What's wrong with a little Office Romance?
11/02/2013
With Valentine's day on Thursday we consider whether employers should be concerned about their employees' developing personal relationships.
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Rehab Revolution and Ex-Servicemen
27/02/2013
*We ask whether under the proposed reforms, there is an opportunity for a charitable or voluntary organisation to supervise and re-habilitate ex-serviceman who have offended*
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February Employment Law E-Alert
28/02/2013
The latest edition of our free monthly employment law newsletter is now available.
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March Employment Law E-Alert
28/03/2013
The latest edition of our free monthly employment law newsletter is now available for our subscribers.
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Work / Life Balance
09/04/2013
Head of Employment Law, Elizabeth Nolan, appears in the April Issue of Mother & Baby magazine in their section on 'MONEY WORK LIFE'.
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April 2013 Employment Law Newsletter
30/04/2013
The latest edition of our free monthly employment law newsletter is now available to our subsribers.
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The Race to the Bottom...Justice will be the loser
14/05/2013
Julia Furley and Philip Newman give their views on the potential destruction of the Criminal Justice System under current 'Price Competitive Tendering' proposals by the Ministry of Justice.
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May Employment E-Alert
03/06/2013
The latest edition of our free monthly employment law newsletter is now available.
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