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Compulsory dog microchipping comes into effect

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 04/06/2016 - 11:58am

Lost or stray dogs will be reunited with their owners thanks to new microchipping laws which come into effect to improve dog welfare today.

Under the new measures all owners must ensure their dog is microchipped and their details are kept up to date. Not only will this mean the UK’s 8.5 million dogs can be returned to their owners more quickly if they wander too far from home, but it will also make it easier to track down the owners of dogs that carry out attacks on people.

Already over 86% of responsible dog owners have had their pets painlessly implanted with a microchip...

Cartridges Law joins Citizens Advice Exeter legal clinic scheme

Authored by khulland
Posted: Sat, 03/19/2016 - 10:23am

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is delighted to announce that Cartridges Law will be joining its successful legal clinic scheme.

The legal clinic scheme enables CAB clients to access free legal advice from local law firms. Cartridges Law will be providing CAB clients with specialist housing advice.

Citizens Advice Chief Executive Steve Barriball said: “We are delighted that Cartridges Law will be joining our legal clinic scheme. This has proved very popular with clients who are otherwise unable to afford legal fees. We are particularly delighted to...

Cartridges Law sponsor Bowhill Running Club

Authored by khulland
Posted: Fri, 03/18/2016 - 9:13am

Cartridges Law are sponsoring Bowhill Running Club which was set up in April 2015 to provide a running group that would help get parents active, this was supported by Exeter City Football Club and Active Devon.

They started with a beginners group and used the couch to 5k programme for their members, the aim was to get as many of the parents together as possible to support each other to becoming more active.

There are currently 15 runners who are made up of parents at the local schools and others in the local community. They meet every Tuesday at 9.15am (term time only) at...

Free Business Advice with Cartridges Law Business Hub

Event Date: 
12/07/2016 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Looking for business advice with the personal touch? Come and drop into Exeter Library on the second Tuesday of each month 4-6pm to network, get advice on starting or growing your business or developing your business idea from our range of expert business advisors.Cartridges Business Hub in collaboration with Exeter Library is providing a regular drop-in business advice service to businesses starting up or growing on the 2nd Tuesday every month from 4pm to 6pm.

Cartridges Business Hub gives you access to free initial business advice and signposting to a range of vetted and trusted...

Michelmores named 'Ones to Watch' in 2016 Best Companies Survey

Authored by Michelmores
Posted: Wed, 03/16/2016 - 7:29am

Michelmores is delighted to have been awarded 'Ones to Watch' status in the Sunday Times Best Companies Survey this year − one of only ten firms in the South West to be accredited this year.

The Firm increased its overall survey score by 39 points compared to last year's results and has improved across all eight strands measured within the survey.

'My Team', which measures employees' views on team spirit and belonging and 'My Company', ranking how proud people are to work at Michelmores, were highlighted as the Firm's strongest performing areas.

Michelmores HR...

The Renting Minefield - What's New for 2016

Event Date: 
15/03/2016 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Golf & Country Club, Countess Wear, Exeter

James Durston Cartridges Law’s Housing Law specialist will be talking at “The Renting Minefield – what’s new for 2016?” a free event which has been organised in conjunction with Exeter City Council for private landlords, letting agents and anyone interested in letting a property.

There will be the chance to talk with other landlords and agents through the evening and “bite size” talks as follows:

Right to rent - The Home Office Taking Notice: Pitfalls with Section 21 - Cartridges Law How letting agents can help - NLA and ARLA New detector regulations: what they don’t tell...

Keep your eye on what’s online

A leading South West law firm has warned businesses that it’s more important than ever to be aware what is being said about their business online, and launched a new service that helps companies monitor it.

‘Eye Online’ is being offered by Stephens Scown LLP in response to the growing need to be aware of what is being said on the internet and social media about a brand or product – and the need to react quickly to conversations.

Eye Online is a powerful tool which gathers real time content from a large number of social media sources such as blogsites, websites, Twitter,...

Devon law firm puts emphasis on best management practice with new staff appointment

Law firm Beviss & Beckingsale is starting 2016 with a highly­ experienced new Practice Manager at its helm, overseeing its four offices in East Devon and Somerset.

Mark Noble worked for a barristers’ chambers in the City and a number of international law firms before relocating to the West Country, where he’s just taken up his new role. Mark is no stranger to the South West; he went to school in Dorset.

Afterwards, he joined the Admiralty Underwater Weapons Establishment (AUWE) on Portland, where he was involved in the design of sonar and torpedoes, before moving to...

Foot Anstey Managing Partner Ranked in UK Hot 100

Authored by helenloney
Posted: Mon, 02/01/2016 - 10:14am

Managing Partner of premier law firm Foot Anstey has been named by the industry magazine The Lawyer in its annual 'Hot 100', a Who's Who list of people who have made a difference to the legal industry over the past twelve months.

Since John became the firm's Managing Partner in 2008, he has overseen a period of growth and change at the firm. Headcount and turnover have all grown at the firm that has offices across the South West, including Exeter, Plymouth and Bristol. The Lawyer commented that under John's leadership, "Foot Anstey is embracing all the innovations of the modern...

December drinks with Gilbert Stephens’ Young Professionals Network

Gilbert Stephens’ Young Professionals Network (YPN) got into the festive spirit last month with not one but two Christmas meet-ups, making sure no one missed out on the festivities.

Gilbert Stephens’ Exeter office opened its doors to members for mulled wine and nibbles, as well as some Christmas tunes to get people in the mood. For anyone who missed out on the first event, there was a second opportunity for YPN members to meet at the ski lodge on Cathedral Green for drinks before the Christmas break. The gathering was well attended and it was a great opportunity to catch up on...

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