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Regional West Midlands and UK finance news including updates on companies, stock market, investment and banking news. en-gb Birmingham Post http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/15/developers-and-landlords-walk-tightrope-on-buy-to-let-65233-21541738/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:03:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/15/developers-and-landlords-walk-tightrope-on-buy-to-let-65233-21541738/ The impact credit crunch is having on buy-to-let landlords has increased the amount of rent they need to charge to stay above water by nearly a fifth. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/14/older-workers-could-solve-the-skills-shortage-65233-21536339/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:45:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/14/older-workers-could-solve-the-skills-shortage-65233-21536339/ Employers have been warned not to throw their older workers on the scrapheap – it could be their way out of growing skills shortages. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/14/bosses-fear-for-their-pensions-as-downturn-bites-65233-21536086/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:25:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/14/bosses-fear-for-their-pensions-as-downturn-bites-65233-21536086/ The economic downturn is hitting the retirement plans of many company directors in the West Midlands, it was claimed this week. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/14/disputes-can-be-resolved-before-they-become-costly-65233-21535947/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:58:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/14/disputes-can-be-resolved-before-they-become-costly-65233-21535947/ Shoosmiths is reminding clients of their obligation to consider alternative ways of resolving disputes. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/14/credit-crunch-set-to-lead-to-rise-in-court-claims-65233-21535886/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:47:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/14/credit-crunch-set-to-lead-to-rise-in-court-claims-65233-21535886/ As the effects of the credit crunch continue to be felt in the West Midlands, businesses should prepare for increased claims against them. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/14/prestigious-diploma-for-lodders-lawyer-louise-65233-21536346/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:52:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/14/prestigious-diploma-for-lodders-lawyer-louise-65233-21536346/ A young Warwickshire lawyer has been awarded the prestigious STEP Diploma and passed her exams with an overall distinction. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/14/good-turnout-at-needham-james-seminar-65233-21536022/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:18:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/14/good-turnout-at-needham-james-seminar-65233-21536022/ Needham & James enjoyed a good turnout for their seminar on how lenders can protect their security. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/14/weight-lifting-paralegal-aiming-for-london-olympics-65233-21536390/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/14/weight-lifting-paralegal-aiming-for-london-olympics-65233-21536390/ A young weight-lifting paralegal from Wolverhampton has his sights set on the next Commonwealth and Olympic Games after putting in a strong performance in a national contest. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/14/horwath-clark-whitehill-staff-have-a-knockout-day-65233-21535956/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:07:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/14/horwath-clark-whitehill-staff-have-a-knockout-day-65233-21535956/ Staff at Horwath Clark Whitehill went Caribbean for their It's A Knockout tournament. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/14/peter-brewer-promoted-to-associate-at-else-solicitors-65233-21535951/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:02:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/14/peter-brewer-promoted-to-associate-at-else-solicitors-65233-21535951/ The founding partner of a Midland law firm has promoted a lawyer to associate after first spotting his talent in another firm where they worked together eight years ago. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/13/db-pensions-disappearing-from-view-65233-21529436/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:16:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/13/db-pensions-disappearing-from-view-65233-21529436/ Despite the exodus from defined benefit provision, pensions play a critical role in attracting and keeping the top-performing individuals. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/12/record-quarter-for-george-green-65233-21521451/ Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:42:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/12/record-quarter-for-george-green-65233-21521451/ Black Country law firm George Green has started its new financial year with a record turnover for the first quarter. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/11/birmingham-law-society-at-forefront-of-email-security-65233-21511815/ Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:14:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/11/birmingham-law-society-at-forefront-of-email-security-65233-21511815/ Birmingham Law Society is spearheading a pilot project which will put email security at the heart of member firms’ dealings with clients. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/08/don-t-underestimate-the-value-of-the-housewife-65233-21498041/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:41:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/08/don-t-underestimate-the-value-of-the-housewife-65233-21498041/ Housewives, or housepersons, should be insured for a minimum of £250,000 bearing in mind the duties they carry out. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/07/two-new-faces-on-coventry-building-society-board-65233-21488550/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:21:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/07/two-new-faces-on-coventry-building-society-board-65233-21488550/ Coventry Building Society has revamped its board with the appointment of two new non-executive directors. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/07/more-top-earners-seeking-debt-management-advice-65233-21489177/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:10:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/07/more-top-earners-seeking-debt-management-advice-65233-21489177/ Higher-end earners are being forced to seek debt management advice as they struggle to maintain their extravagant lifestyles, a Solihull company has said. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/07/vat-danger-of-trying-to-beat-property-downturn-65233-21488383/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:04:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/07/vat-danger-of-trying-to-beat-property-downturn-65233-21488383/ House builders looking to beat the downturn by renting out properties can end up incurring big VAT bills, a West Midland accountant has warned. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/07/ernst-young-duo-back-in-birmingham-65233-21488382/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:02:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/07/ernst-young-duo-back-in-birmingham-65233-21488382/ The Birmingham office of Ernst & Young has welcomed the return of two home-grown partners to the West Midlands http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/07/the-danger-of-giving-your-personal-guarantee-65233-21488336/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/07/the-danger-of-giving-your-personal-guarantee-65233-21488336/ As the period of economic uncertainty continues, a Midland dispute resolution lawyer is warning company directors of the dangers of giving personal guarantees on company loans or lease agreements. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/07/pinsent-masons-ranked-number-one-with-hemscott-65233-21489097/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:43:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business-financial/2008/08/07/pinsent-masons-ranked-number-one-with-hemscott-65233-21489097/ International law firm Pinsent Masons, which has a large office in Birmingham, has been ranked number one in Hemscott’s latest quarterly table of Law Firms by Number of AIM-listed clients.