Ralli's Blog – October 2010 Archive (3)

Arts Council England outlines cuts plan

A cut to arts funding in this month’s government spending review was seen to inevitable and the scope and timing of the cuts are as generally predicted.

However, the full scale of the effect of the cuts will not be known for a very long time. The sector is more sensitive to the funding debate because it delivers both short term joy and long term personal fulfilment that are hard to measure in fiscal…

Added by Ralli on October 28, 2010 — Defero Law

Wayne’s Whirl. Do football players need lawyers and not agents?

In the light of the Wayne Rooney saga this week, once again the “Agent” culture is going to be called into question, however in the light of this there are a number of “spin off” questions, do footballers really need agents?

Could a good lawyer and a good accountant not do the same job and only be paid by the hour or job? The clubs themselves have player liaison therefore why is an agent required?…

Added by Ralli on October 28, 2010 — Defero Law

Press statement: Judgment on Dowson and others v The Chief Constable of Northumbria Police

Statement on behalf of the six police officers who issued proceedings against the Chief Constable of Northumbria Police under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.

Stephen Fox, Senior Partner of Ralli Solicitors LLP stated:

"We are naturally disappointed that Mr. Justice Simon has ruled that although casting a "long forensic shadow" over the Claimants, the conduct they suffered does not cross the line for actionable…

Added by Ralli on October 22, 2010 — Defero Law