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Poppleston Allen, Pulling Sickies in the Summer Sun

By Poppleston Allen ⋅ July 6, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

News: Pulling Sickies in the Summer Sun Date: 16/07/2010 Source: Poppleston Allen Author/Solicitor: Nick Arron It is official! We are enjoying a hot summer and long may it last. But what does this mean for employers? Statistics in Australia have shown that the hottest days of the year are the days when the highest number of people are absent from [...]

Poppleston Allen, Keep that Kitchen Clean

By Poppleston Allen ⋅ June 16, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Keep That Kitchen Clean! Date: 16/06/2010 Author/Solicitor: Graeme Cushion A recent article in The Independent highlights once again the need for a proper cleaning regime within the kitchens of licensed premises. According to the article, Chinese restaurants and take-aways are the most likely to have substandard hygiene practices than any other types of food operators. The article cited that more [...]

Poppleston Allen, World Cup let the Games Begin?

By Poppleston Allen ⋅ June 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Let the Games Begin Date: 02/06/2010 Source: Poppleston Allen Author/Solicitor: Clare Eames The relatively brief document, aimed at local police forces, starts with its stated aim of ensuring that premises showing World Cup games do so in a safe and responsible way whilst not adversely impacting on the enjoyment of their customers and their wider public. However the document [...]

Maitland Walker, are you ready for the World Cup?

By Maitland Walker ⋅ May 24, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s just twenty-one days until the World Cup Finals 2010 kick off at Soccer City in South Africa. The South Africans are putting the finishing touches to the competition, the squads are preparing for the tournament … but is your pub ready? Are you sure you have everything in place to ensure your World Cup plans [...]

Poppleston Allen, underage sales

By Poppleston Allen ⋅ May 20, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

A catch up on underage sales Date: 26/05/2010 Source: Poppleston Allen Author/Solicitor: Graeme Cushion There is a new Government in place – of sorts! – and it is unlikely that the pressure will ease up in respect of selling alcohol to those under the age of 18. Both the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats as part of their manifestos [...]

John Gaunt & Partners, Test Purchasing

By John Gaunt Partners ⋅ May 20, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

With reports in the press that Durham County Council are looking to revamp their test purchasing strategy by raising the age of under aged testers from 16 to over 17, and allowing youngsters to work in pairs in the evening, which it hopes ‘will improve the effectiveness of test purchasing’, it is perhaps timely to [...]

Poppleston Allen, Mandatory Codes

By Poppleston Allen ⋅ May 20, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

3 Down 2 to go Date: 27/05/2010 Source: Poppleston Allen Author/Solicitor: Jonathan Smith In the last of my “mini series” of articles on the Mandatory Codes it’s time to tackle the issues surrounding age verification policies and alcoholic drinks being served in smaller measures which come into force on 1 October 2010. The fourth of the Mandatory Conditions requires the [...]

Maitland Walker, New Government – New Licensing Regime?

By Editor ⋅ May 19, 2010 ⋅ One comment

The past fortnight has seen momentous change in our political system. For the first time in seventy years we have a peacetime coalition government. It may be that in years to come we will look back on the agreement between the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats and see this period as a pivotal moment in [...]

John Gaunt & Partners, Responsible or Irresponsible Promotions

By Editor ⋅ May 19, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Our updates have changedWelcome to our new format of email update. It follows the style of our re-launched website (link). We hope that you like what you find (even if the content is not exactly welcome!) - but as always any feedback – positive or negative – will be very welcome. Responsible or Irresponsible Promotions – the [...]

Poppleston Allen, Tough Approach to Licensing Laws

By Poppleston Allen ⋅ May 15, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

News: Tough Approach to Licensing Laws from Liberal/Conservative Coalition Date: 20/05/2010 Source: Poppleston Allen Author/Solicitor: Nick Walton The Conservative Election Manifesto made clear that they would ban “below cost” sales of alcohol and tax drinks that caused and created anti-social behaviour. Likewise, the Liberal Democrats Manifesto confirmed support for a minimum pricing principle for alcohol and a ban on “below [...]

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