http://www.birminghampost.net/ Visit the new Birmingingham Post site for latest local Birmingham news and Birmingham business news. Jobs, whats on and Birmingham guide, business and more. en-gb Birmingham Post no Visit the new Birmingingham Post site for latest local Birmingham news and Birmingham business news. Jobs, whats on and Birmingham guide, business and more. birmingham post, birmingham news, birmingham business, birmingham jobs, birmingham guide http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business/2008/11/19/top-award-for-irwin-mitchell-65233-22288325/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business/2008/11/19/top-award-for-irwin-mitchell-65233-22288325/ LAW firm Irwin Mitchell has picked up a national award for its involvement in one of the year’s most high-profile personal injury cases. The firm was at the heart of a series of test cases seeking to secure fairer compensation for victims of personal injury who need long term care and support that were successfully concluded in the Court of Appeal in January 2008. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business/2008/10/16/foreign-workers-employment-law-arrives-soon-65233-22053516/ Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:05:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business/2008/10/16/foreign-workers-employment-law-arrives-soon-65233-22053516/ Businesses that employ overseas workers need to “speedily apply for licences” ahead of new legislation in November, a Birmingham-based legal specialist has warned. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business/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/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/2008/07/31/restaurant-tipping-law-change-welcomed-by-unions-65233-21443918/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:06:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business/2008/07/31/restaurant-tipping-law-change-welcomed-by-unions-65233-21443918/ Unions have welcomed a change in the law which prevents bars and restaurants using customer tips to bring staff pay up to the minimum wage. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business/2008/06/19/who-would-employ-a-cv-liar-65233-21109251/ Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:33:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/legal-business/2008/06/19/who-would-employ-a-cv-liar-65233-21109251/ Some commentators seemed to acknowledge that embellishment of accomplishments on one’s CV, as done by the winner of The Apprentice, was a regular occurrence. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-health-news/2008/05/16/inquest-ordered-into-maypole-nursing-home-death-65233-20918994/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-health-news/2008/05/16/inquest-ordered-into-maypole-nursing-home-death-65233-20918994/ The Birmingham coroner has been ordered by the Justice Minister to open an inquest on a 77-year-old war veteran who died at a nursing home in the city. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/john-bright-business-columnist/2008/04/26/property-types-get-motoring-around-the-world-65233-20828733/ Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:27:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/john-bright-business-columnist/2008/04/26/property-types-get-motoring-around-the-world-65233-20828733/ There I am driving through Moseley when I spot property developer Dick Hickton beside St Mary's Church, all togged up for a wedding. http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/agenda/2008/04/09/doctors-can-get-it-wrong-so-trust-your-intuition-too-65233-20741127/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/birmingham-columnists/agenda/2008/04/09/doctors-can-get-it-wrong-so-trust-your-intuition-too-65233-20741127/ Kylie Minogue claimed on US television that the first doctor she saw failed to diagnose she had breast cancer. Julie Lewis, an associate with the medical law and patients' rights team at Birmingham law firm Irwin Mitchell, looks at the issues. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/newsaggregator/2008/03/27/disabled-woman-s-last-hope-of-getting-her-life-back-65233-20684363/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:52:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/newsaggregator/2008/03/27/disabled-woman-s-last-hope-of-getting-her-life-back-65233-20684363/ A disabled Birmingham woman who receives less than half of her required home care is taking a healthcare trust to court.