Law

#unitedwestand

Plastic straw ban delayed, Government to press on with business rates revaluation bill

29-Apr-2020 By Stuart Stone

The Morning Advertiser takes a look at the impact the Covid-19 outbreak has had on Government legislation and what knock-on effects that could have on the pub sector.

Irwin Mitchell appoints Punch director in retail push

27-Sep-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Law firm Irwin Mitchell has appointed Punch’s Stuart Gallyot as a non-executive director within its business legal services division.

Poppleston Allen promotes Steve Burnett to associate

11-Sep-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Alcohol licensing law firm Poppleston Allen has announced a promotion for solicitor Steve Burnett to associate as of this month.

5 things employers need to know about references

11-Sep-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A reference can mean make or break for a job applicant. Employers should know what is required of them when requesting or providing references.

Should court proceedings take place in pubs?

01-Aug-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Courts should sit in pubs and other public venues to make the legal process more accessible, the country’s top family division judge suggested as he left his post.

How to remove malicious TripAdvisor reviews

09-Mar-2018 By James Beeson

It’s every licensee’s worst nightmare. A wholly untrue and malicious review, posted on the internet on a website that refuses to take it down.

Advice sets out the PCA's expectations in relation to MRO-compliant proposals

05-Mar-2018 By Stuart Stone

Pubs code adjudicator Paul Newby and deputy Fiona Dickie published statutory advice on 2 March to clarify the terms of market-rent-Only (MRO) tenancy options following recent arbitration awards.

Employment law advice for pubs facing snow disruption

01-Mar-2018 By Stuart Stone

Law firm and employment specialists Blake Morgan has published employment law guidelines for businesses affected by snow disruption.

Ei appeals pubs code adjudicator decision at High Court

22-Jan-2018 By Georgina Townshend

The Ei Group is "awaiting a decision" from the High Court after it appealed an award made by the pubs code adjudicator (PCA).

What pubs needs to know about travellers and the Equality Act

21-Nov-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Do you know who you can and can't let into your pub? As another case of discrimination where a landlady refused to serve an Irish traveller hit the headlines, here's what you need to know.

Pub CCTV leads to eight-year prison sentence for man found guilty of manslaughter

12-Oct-2017 By Georgina Townshend

A pub’s clear CCTV footage led to the sentencing of a man who killed a father-of-eight inside the premises with a “single punch”.

What can publicans do if squatters come calling?

23-Jun-2017 By Fred A'Court

What can a pub do if travellers or squatters simply turn up and camp outside the premises? Any unlawful occupation can be distressing and stressful, but under common law the land owner has a right to evict people to regain possession.

BrewDog makes amends with Wolf bar by collaborating on gin

20-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

BrewDog has made amends with the owners of an independent Birmingham bar after the Scottish brewer came under fire for forcing the venue to change its name by threatening it with legal action.

BrewDog under fire after forcing independent pub to change its name

27-Mar-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

BrewDog has come under fire for forcing an independent Birmingham pub to change its name by threatening it with legal action. 

Legal expert warns licensees about sharing CCTV footage

27-Mar-2017 By Liam Coleman

Licensing law expert Stephen Walsh has warned licensees that they must find themselves on the right side of the law when it comes to CCTV footage.