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PROVISION OF SERVICES REGULATIONS 2009 CHECKLIST

The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 came into force on 28 December 2009. The Regulations apply to the majority of private sector businesses in the UK. They apply to business-to-business and business-to-consumer services.

Date: Monday, 8 February, 2010 11:02 am

SPENSER POULTNEY - LEGALBULLIES

WE WISH TO MAKE IT CLEAR THAT MR. POULTNEY IS NOT A CLIENT OF FDC LAW IN THE MATTER HE COMPLAINS OF. HE WAS THE OPPONENT AND THE ORDERS FOR PAYMENT TO BE MADE BY HIM WERE AWARDED BY THE COURT.

Date: Monday, 8 February, 2010 11:00 am

DATA PROTECTION CHECKLIST

This checklist highlights the key legal obligations businesses should consider when dealing with personal data about customers, suppliers, employees or any other individual who you may encounter in the course of your business.

Date: Tuesday, 12 January, 2010 11:25 am

PRE-BUDGET REPORT CHECKLIST

This checklist highlights some of the key issues from the Pre-Budget Report that are likely to have an impact on small businesses.

Date: Tuesday, 12 January, 2010 11:08 am

SOLICITORS FOR THE ELDERLY RESPONDS TO CRITICISM OF THE COURT OF PROTECTION AND THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN

Recent days have seen prominent and harsh criticism in the media of the Court of Protection and Public Guardian.

Date: Tuesday, 17 November, 2009 10:25 am

Head of FDC Law's Family Department, Marjorie Taylor, appeared on BBC Somerset on 27th October to talk about Grandparents and the Law.

Separation or divorce is never easy on those involved, especially where there are children. Sadly, grandparents can find themselves affected by their child's separation or divorce, and facing a loss of contact with their grandchildren.

If you are a grandparent in this situation, what can you do?

Date: Tuesday, 27 October, 2009 2:04 pm

FDC Law 2009 Client Survey Results

We recently completed the firm's annual client survey exercise and the results are presented below.

Date: Tuesday, 13 October, 2009 10:44 am

FDC Law Continues Support For Frome Cheese Show

FDC Law are pleased to announce their continued support of the Frome Cheese Show which will be held on Saturday 12th September 2009.

Date: Tuesday, 8 September, 2009 1:12 pm

FDC Law Keeps Club in the Swim

FDC Law is very pleased to be continuing its sponsorship of Frome Swimming Club and recently presented a cheque to the Clubs President, Chris Hodge.

Date: Tuesday, 4 August, 2009 11:25 am

FDC LAW GO LIVE WITH NATIONAL WILL REGISTER

Certainty.co.uk, the UK's first 'on-line registry for Wills' has launched in Frome, Midsomer Norton/ Radstock and the surrounding areas of North East Somerset with FDC Law as Founder Member. "After almost 20 years lobbying for a register of this nature, the register enables rapid registration of a Will and the ability to search for lost or missing Wills", says James Hollis, Senior Partner with FDC Law.

Date: Sunday, 2 August, 2009 4:17 pm

ONLINE WILLS - PUBLIC BE AWARE !

As a long standing and well regarded law firm, we, at FDC Law, feel it our duty to draw peoples attention to the pitfalls and potential disasters of using an online Will service.

Date: Tuesday, 2 December, 2008 2:28 pm

WILLS, TRUST & PROBATE ON THE MOVE

Do you need to talk to someone about preparing a new will? Perhaps you need to move house or get some advice on a family matter? Perhaps a loved one has recently died and you need help with the estate?

Date: Thursday, 6 November, 2008 3:12 pm

FDC Law Supports Frome Cheese Show

FDC Law are pleased to announce their continued support of the Frome Cheese Show for 2008

Date: Tuesday, 2 September, 2008 10:21 am

Frome Festival 2008

FDC Law - Proud Sponsors of the Frome Festival

Date: Monday, 21 July, 2008 2:08 pm

FDC Law are pleased to annnounce their continued support of the Midsomer Norton Mardi Gras

Date: Tuesday, 1 July, 2008 1:22 pm

Support For Frome Swimmers

FDC Law is very pleased to be able to confirm its continuing sponsorship of the Frome Swimming Club.

Date: Thursday, 1 May, 2008 10:49 am

FDC Law 2008 Client Survey Results

We recently completed the firm's annual survey exercise and the results are presented below.

Date: Tuesday, 15 April, 2008 9:29 am

FAOS AWARDS - FROME'S VERY OWN OSCARS

Members of Frome Amateur Operatic Society will shortly be rewarded for their commitment and efforts at a special FAOS Star Awards ceremony to be held on the 19th April 2008.

Date: Tuesday, 4 March, 2008 1:23 pm

FULL ROLL OUT FOR HIPs

FULL ROLL OUT FOR HIPs

As from the 14th December 2007, Home Information Packs are required for all properties being sold in England and Wales.

Date: Monday, 21 January, 2008 12:57 pm

BLACK SWAN ARTS OPEN COMPETITION 2008

BLACK SWAN ARTS OPEN COMPETITION 2008

FDC Law is pleased to be sponsoring one of the awards at this year's Black Swan Arts Open Competition.

Date: Tuesday, 15 January, 2008 3:26 pm

HALLMARK HIPS - THE HIPS SOLUTION

On the 1st August 2007, Home Information Packs (HIPs) became mandatory for any property which was to be marketed for sale in England and Wales with 4 or more bedrooms. From 10th September 2007, all homes with 3 or more bedrooms being marketed will need a Home Information Pack. As yet, there is no fixed date for the introduction of Home Information Packs being required for 1 and 2 bedroomed properties.

Date: Tuesday, 6 November, 2007 12:00 pm

RUNNING FOR ENDOMETRIOSIS

RUNNING FOR ENDOMETRIOSIS

FDC LAW SUPPORTS ENDOMETRIOSIS CHARITY RUN

5 women from Frome recently took part in the Hydro Active Women's Challenge, on Sunday the 16th September, in Birmingham.

Date: Friday, 28 September, 2007 3:01 pm

FROME CHEESE SHOW SPONSORSHIP

FDC Law are pleased to announce their continued support of the Frome Cheese Show for 2007 with their sponsorship of the Animal Nursery Marquee.

Date: Friday, 7 September, 2007 12:49 pm

HALLMARK HIPS - READY FOR HIP EXTENSION TO 3-BEDROOMED HOMES

Following the introduction of Home Information Packs for 4-bedroomed homes on the 1st August 2007, the Government has now announced that it will extend the scheme to cover 3-bedroomed homes in England and Wales from the 10th September 2007.

Date: Friday, 24 August, 2007 12:37 pm

New Faces at Local Law Firm

New Faces at Local Law Firm

Local solicitors, FDC Law, based at Norton House on the High Street in Midsomer Norton are pleased to announce two new additions to their team - Marjorie Taylor and Helen Partington.

Date: Thursday, 28 June, 2007 11:04 am

FDC Law: 2007 CLIENT SURVEY RESULTS

We recently completed the firm's annual survey exercise and the results are presented below.

Date: Thursday, 14 June, 2007 11:16 am

ENDURING POWERS OF ATTORNEY...TIME IS RUNNING OUT

ENDURING POWERS OF ATTORNEY...TIME IS RUNNING OUT

The law is due to change on the 1st October this year. James Hollis, Senior Partner of local firm of Solicitors FDC Law and Head of its Private Client Department, reports that his firm is advising all its clients to consider making an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) before it is too late.

Date: Friday, 1 June, 2007 10:34 am

FDC Law Keeps Club in the Swim

FDC Law is very pleased to be continuing its sponsorship of Frome Swimming Club and recently presented a cheque for £1000 to the Club's President, Trevor Osborne.

Date: Friday, 20 April, 2007 1:06 pm

Mendip Extravaganza

FDC Law were recently approached by Phil Harris, of Mendip Woodshavings Limited to help with their Extravaganza

Date: Thursday, 19 April, 2007 12:01 pm

Divorce - Is There An Easier Way?

It doesn't take much effort these days to find stories about the demise of marriage and soaring divorce rates in the UK.

Date: Friday, 9 March, 2007 1:28 pm

FDC Law Achieves Elite Quality Mark

FDC Law is proud to have been accredited with the Law Society's practice management standard, Lexcel, an award which less than 6% of law firms in the UK have achieved.

Date: Tuesday, 6 February, 2007 4:45 pm

Selwood Middle School - Family Bingo

FDC Law were very pleased to contribute

Date: Monday, 27 November, 2006 1:10 pm

FDC Law Supporting Fosse Way School

FDC Law are again supporting Fosse Way School with their fundraising.

Date: Friday, 10 November, 2006 2:32 pm

Wanstrow Village Hall Appeal - Restoration Fund

FDC Law were recently approached

Date: Sunday, 29 October, 2006 2:40 pm

Family Law Solicitor Becomes Newest Partner at FDC Law

Family Law Solicitor Becomes Newest Partner at FDC Law

Date: Tuesday, 6 June, 2006 2:11 pm

The Family Law Centre becomes Family@FDC Law

Family Law Centre becomes FDC Law

Date: Tuesday, 6 June, 2006 1:48 pm

FDC Law: 2006 CLIENT SURVEY RESULTS

We recently completed the firm's annual client survey exercise

Date: Friday, 26 May, 2006 11:30 am

CF5 Productions Assistance

FDC Law were recently approached by CF5 Productions, the amateur dramatics group based in Coleford

Date: Friday, 26 May, 2006 11:27 am

Midsomer Norton Mardi Gras 2006

FDC Law are pleased to announce their continued involvement with the Midsomer Norton Mardi Gras

Date: Friday, 26 May, 2006 11:20 am

BBC Panorama - The NHS National Home Swindle

BBC Panorama - The NHS National Home Swindle

'BBC Panorama - The NHS National Home Swindle'

Many people, particularly the elderly who are being

Date: Monday, 3 April, 2006 9:01 am

2006 Budget

2006 Budget

Here are key points from Chancellor Gordon Brown's 10th Budget.

Date: Thursday, 23 March, 2006 6:00 pm

FDC Law Continues Sponsorship of Frome Swimming Club

FDC Law Continues Sponsorship of Frome Swimming Club

Date: Monday, 27 February, 2006 2:01 pm

BLACK SWAN ARTS OPEN COMPETITION 2006

BLACK SWAN ARTS OPEN COMPETITION 2006

FDC Law is pleased to be sponsoring one of the awards at this year's Black Swan Arts Open Competition.

Date: Wednesday, 8 February, 2006 2:40 pm

FROME FATSTOCK SHOW

FDC Law is pleased to announce its continuing sponsorship

Date: Tuesday, 20 December, 2005 1:25 pm

LAW-FUL SEAT SPONSORSHIP

We were recently approached by Carol Curtis, Dial-A-Ride Co-ordinator

Date: Wednesday, 23 November, 2005 11:46 am

FDC LAW SUPPORTING FOSSE WAY SCHOOL

FDC Law were recently approached by Fosse Way School

Date: Monday, 21 November, 2005 2:00 pm

MEDIATION WEEK - HOW CAN MEDIATION HELP YOU?

MEDIATION WEEK - HOW CAN MEDIATION HELP YOU?

A Government-sponsored campaign - "Mediation Week" - was recently launched.

Date: Tuesday, 15 November, 2005 10:34 am

SUCCESSFUL CHARITY FUN DAY

FDC Law recently sponsored a Charity Fund Day in aid of the Royal United Hospital, Bath

Date: Wednesday, 12 October, 2005 8:55 am

FROME CARNIVAL 2005

FDC Law have continued their involvement with Frome Carnival

Date: Wednesday, 12 October, 2005 8:53 am

FDC LAW COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TEAM STRENGTHENED

FDC LAW COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TEAM STRENGTHENED

FDC Law is pleased to announce an addition to their Commercial Property team.

Date: Wednesday, 5 October, 2005 12:02 pm

FROME CRICKET CLUB - YOUTH TEAM

FDC Law is pleased to confirm our continuing involvement with Frome Cricket Club

Date: Wednesday, 28 September, 2005 3:43 pm

Frome Cheese Show - 10th September 2005

FDC Law are pleased to announce that they are one of the new sponsors at this year's Frome Cheese Show.

Date: Thursday, 25 August, 2005 8:56 am

FDC LAW ANNOUNCES ADDITION TO PROPERTY TEAM

FDC LAW ANNOUNCES ADDITION TO PROPERTY TEAM

We are delighted to have recently appointed Carolyn Turner to our Property Team

Date: Monday, 22 August, 2005 8:52 am

FDC Law sponsors fundraising event for RUH

FDC Law sponsors fundraising event for RUH, Bath at Witham Friary

FDC Law were recently contacted by Mr and Mrs Stevens

Date: Friday, 19 August, 2005 2:26 pm

Chilcompton Celebrates

On the 16th July 2005, the Chilcompton Society

Date: Monday, 18 July, 2005 9:24 am

FDC Law Strengthens Private Client Department

We are delighted to have strengthened our Private Client team

Date: Thursday, 16 June, 2005 3:15 pm

Young Farmer's Ploughing Association

FDC Law is pleased to announce its continued sponsorship

Date: Thursday, 16 June, 2005 3:13 pm

Frome Festival

FDC Law - Proud Sponsors Of The Assembly Rooms

Date: Thursday, 16 June, 2005 3:12 pm

Midsomer Norton Mardi Gras Festival 2005

FDC Law is pleased to announce its continued sponsorship

Date: Tuesday, 10 May, 2005 10:48 am

Frome Amateur Operatic Society

FDC Law is pleased to announce its continued sponsorship

Date: Tuesday, 10 May, 2005 10:44 am

FDC Law donate computers to Somerset charity

Local Law Firm Recycles Computers

Date: Friday, 1 April, 2005 2:14 pm

Inheritance Tax - The Importance of Proper Planning

Inheritance Tax - The Importance of Proper Planning

Date: Wednesday, 23 March, 2005 9:03 am

Lion's Swimming Club

The 20th Lions Swimming Club Charity Swim

Date: Monday, 21 March, 2005 9:56 am

Licensing Act 2003

Licensing Act 2003 - Are you Ready?

Date: Friday, 18 March, 2005 8:53 am

The Budget - At a Glance

The Budget - At a Glance

The Budget - At a Glance

Date: Thursday, 17 March, 2005 9:48 am