Brown and Co

08/04/2019

Last week, we answered a few common questions about libel and slander, and what the terms really mean. In case you missed it:

Common questions about defamation answered. What is Defamation in the UK? We are often asked this question. The newspapers are full of stories about people being sued for what they have been said, or written. It can lead one to...

19/01/2017

Revocation of premises licence for Lounge Bar in Ess*x overturned at Basildon Magistrates Court yesterday. Police had applied for a revocation of the licence based on failings of a previous DPS which included trading after hours and drug trafficking. Brown and Co, acting for the new licence holder and DPS, negotiated continuation of the licence in exchange for further conditions. Our client was facing financial ruin: he can now continue in his business.

15/11/2016

Unfairly dismissed? Call our expert team who can help, from conciliation to employment tribunal. https://t.co/ekb4YctWDm

In the Scottish case of Trust Inns Ltd V City of Glasgow Licensing Board (Glasgow) the licensing committee revoked the premises license of a company on the basis that there was extensive drug use at the premises. The license holder…

14/11/2016

Revocation appeals must address underlying factors:
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In the Scottish case of Trust Inns Ltd V City of Glasgow Licensing Board (Glasgow) the licensing committee revoked the premises license of a company on the basis that there was extensive drug use at the premises. The license holder...

14/11/2016

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One of the objectives under the Licensing Act 2003 is the prevention of crime and disorder. It is not necessary for there to have been an actual conviction itself. The goal of the subjective is to prevent crime and disorder....

25/09/2016

Police drugs test at local pub exposed as flawed as test does not distinguish between co***ne and detergent. License appeal underway.

04/08/2016

Just won case agst Centrepoint for dismissal of an employee on long term sickness caused by fibroids. Great result dismissal

03/07/2016

We've updated our site to include training and policy services to organisations https://t.co/NRVelXQl53

Experienced Employment Solicitors in London We act for employees and ex-employees across the full range of employment disputes including: Unfair dismissal Constructive dismissal Discrimination (race, s*x, disability, s*xual orientation, religion and belief, age) Redundancy Whistle-blowing Wages owin...

01/07/2016

Do I need a premises license to sell alcohol online? Winston answers a common Licensing question
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Yes. Under the Licensing Act 2003 the sale of alcohol is a licensable activity and you will require a premises license irrespective of the nature of the business. With online alcohol selling the purchaser usually orders and pays online. The...

01/07/2016

What could Brexit mean for employment rights in the UK?
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The decision to leave the EU raises the prospect that a number of laws which originated in the EU may now fall away. Employment law has a distinct European flavour and TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006)...

24/06/2016

EU referendum result: Working Time Directive (holiday pay, rest breaks etc) will probably be dis applied. UK will need to pass its own laws

13/06/2016

Orlando attack shows limits to border control if this was 'a home grown' terrorist