News & Blog
Checklist – Construction Contracts
(22/07/11)Whether you are a developer entering into a major contract for refurbishment or a homeowner arranging for an extension you are going to need to draw up an agreement with whoever you instruct to carry out the building work, and it is important that you cover the key points to avoid costly disputes. Many of the industry bodies (such as the JCT) publish standard forms of building contracts which will automatically cover many of these issues but you should ...Continue Reading
The rising cost of car insurance has appeared often in the news of late. The number of uninsured motorists using the road has been highlighted as a contributing factor. People involved in road traffic accidents (who are not at fault) with uninsured motorists, may be able to seek payment for any vehicle damage and/or personal injury suffered from the Motor Insurer’s Bureau (MIB). The MIB is supported financially by insurance companies, so increased claims involving uninsured motorists has an inflationary effect ...Continue Reading
An Evening at Ceri Hand Gallery
(07/07/11)This week JST hosted an enjoyable and informative evening at the Ceri Hand Gallery. The gallery is situated within a converted warehouse in the docks of the North of Liverpool and has recently celebrated its third anniversary. It is a contemporary commercial gallery allowing innovative artists to exhibit their work whilst also supporting them publish and commission new ideas. The gallery is currently exhibiting artist Samantha Donnelly’s second solo show in Liverpool, entitled ‘Shoulder to Shoulder’, a name taken from the ...Continue Reading
The Bribery Act -Are you prepared?
(01/07/11)The Bribery Act came into force on 1 July 2011, and has serious implications for both large and small businesses. It introduces a corporate criminal offence of failing to prevent bribery, committed not just by employees, but also if enterprises fail to prevent bribery by “agents” of the business, which can include subsidiaries, consultants, sales agents etc. Where a company is found liable for corrupt acts they can be subject to an unlimited fine. Additionally they can be excluded from participating in public ...Continue Reading
Checklist: online and e-mail risks
(01/07/11)This checklist highlights the risks that your business and your employees should be aware of when using the internet or sending e-mails and gives some practical suggestions of how to minimise those risks. Reputational risks Information that is written on the internet or in e-mails can seriously damage your business’ reputation and the reputation of individual employees. Your employees could lose their job, be sued or face criminal charges and your business could be sued or fined. Stop and think before you click
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Checklist – Sickness Related Dismissals
(08/06/11)This checklist sets out the steps your business should take if you are contemplating dismissing an employee for a sickness absence-related reason. Although you can fairly dismiss an employee for a sickness-absence related reason, it is important to follow the correct procedure. Review and retain the correct documentation If your business has a sickness or absence policy make sure you check (and comply with) it. Review the relevant provisions in your employee’s contract of employment. Keep confidential records of medical certificates, correspondence, telephone calls ...Continue Reading
Third Sector conference a success
(02/06/11)JST held a lively charity conference at the Rights & Humanity Conference Centre at the Royal Liver Building last week. In association with Edward Symmons and Mitchell Charlesworth the event was well attended with a wide range of organisations represented from housing associations through to arts charities and development trusts. The day spanned a range of topics with the TUPE workshop run by our very own Sarah Armstrong, Head of Employment and Litigation, and Rosemary Kay’s workshop on Overcoming Barriers to ...Continue Reading
Outlook Despite the general doom and gloom following the budget, the construction industry is showing some signs of recovery. In the north west, the major areas of work remain student housing, infrastructure and publicly funded work and areas such as Knowsley and Sefton have a variety of ongoing and imminent projects. The announcement of the new Enterprise zones to be located at Liverpool and Wirral waters is bound to create new opportunities for developers, contractors and subcontractors in the local market. Everyone ...Continue Reading
As many of JST’s clients are in the arts and fashion business, evenings and weekends are the busy times. The week started with Tracey’s spectacular opening at the Hayward Gallery, then up to the Everyman Liverpool for David Morrissey's Macbeth on the Wednesday . The Editions PV on Thursday was missed due to late running of the Liverpool Biennial Board Meeting. On Saturday back to London. The Carl Freedman Gallery in Shoreditch is showing works by Ivan Seal an emerging artist ...Continue Reading
Everyman Theatre
(19/05/11)JST has had a long association with the Everyman Theatre and its famous bistro . The theatre has seen the start of many illustrious careers such as Jonathan Pryce, Anthony Sher, Bill Nighy , Alison Steadman the late Pete Postlethwaite and many others. The iconic Liverpool Cultural Centre closes shortly for a 2 year rebuild and refit. Macbeth with David Morrisey playing the lead is the last show . A fantastic production, get tickets if you ...Continue Reading
