Information & events

We pride ourselves at being at the centre of the very latest in trends, policy and events. Use this section to plug into pioneering thinking and debate in the legal world - hot off the press publications and information from recent exhibitions and seminars, a great way to keep up to date with what's happening in the legal world.

HOW ARE CHANGES TO LICENSING LEGISLATION GOING TO AFFECT YOU?

Major changes to licensing legislation and new regulations to cover lap dancing premises will move the Licensing Act away from being the permissive legislation we currently have. These changes will give Police and Local Authorities more power and could make it impossible to have new licenses / longer opening hours granted in certain areas. We could also see the introduction of a late night levy for licensed premises.

You are invited to join us for a free seminar which will focus on how the changes to licensing legislation will have an operational effect and impact into property law issues. We will flag areas of possible concern and share suggestions as to how effective lease arrangements can help landlords and tenants in the sector to best absorb the impact of the new regime.
The seminar will cover:

• Changes to Lap Dancing Legislation - What is the practical effect?
• Consequences for Commercial Landlords and Tenants.
• Disposing of Leasehold Interests.
• Changes to the definition of Cummulative Impact and licensing. hours - What the proposed changes to the licensing legislation will mean to the leisure sector.

Date Wednesday 15th September 2010
Time 12:30 Registration and buffet lunch / 13:00 - 15:30 Seminar
Venue Walker Morris, Kings Court, 12 King Street, Leeds LS1 2HL

Session eligible for 2 CPD points

To register for this seminar please email joanna.stead@walkermorris.co.uk

Walker Morris Little Green Book Series

If you are looking for concise information on:

• Regulatory Responsibilities
• Directors' Duties
• Share Options

then you can turn to this series of easy to use publications. Each page of the six inch by four inch, pocket-sized book is packed with bitesize chunks of information for today's director.

For a free copy please contact the marketing department on t: 0113 283 2500 or email jillian.szajko@walkermorris.co.uk

UK Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

On 1 January 2007 a REIT regime was introduced in the UK. The new regime promises to improve the efficiency and raise productivity in both the commercial and residential property investment markets and there is already much enthusiasm in the property industry about how it will affect the UK real estate market.

For further information or a copy of our quick guide to REITs please email jennie.paterson@walkermorris.co.uk.

Tax Team Launch Free Enterprise Investment Scheme Software Package

The Corporate Tax Team has created a simple multimedia training package to help explain the complex tax rules relating to the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS).

The package is quick and easy to use and works by navigating you through a series of questions and best of all – it's free to use! Simply click on the link below and follow the instructions.

Click here for your free use of the EIS Software Package

For further information please contact Simon Concannon, Head of the Tax Team at Walker Morris email: simon.concannon@walkermorris.co.uk.

Construction Industry Scheme

Folowing the success of the above, the Tex team has also created a software package relating to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). The CIS aims to prevent sub-contractors who work in the construction industry from evading tax. In broad terms, the scheme requires contractors to make deductions from sub-contractors and account for this to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

If your business is involved in the construction industry, this package will help you first work out whether you are within the scheme and then guide you through the requirements relating to registering under the scheme.

Click here for your free use of the Construction Industry Scheme

For further information please contact Simon Concannon, Head of the Tax Team at Walker Morris email: simon.concannon@walkermorris.co.uk.

A Simple Guide to the Proper Adoption and use of Trade Marks

Trade marks are of immense importance to all businesses. They are the means by which a business projects its corporate identity and communicates globally about its goods and services. This guide provides useful tips on how to select the right trade marks and how to ensure and enhance the value of your trade marks. For your free copy please contact Katy Cullen - Trade Mark Attorney tel: 0113 283 2500 or email katy.cullen@walkermorris.co.uk