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Network Rail lose Japanese Knotweed case

STOP PRESS: The Williams case was successful at trial and is already considered a landmark case. Network Rail appealed and the High Court accepted that it was important enough to justify leapfrogging it straight to the Court of Appeal. It will be

Started by Phil Voice in Pesticides and Plants

1 Reply · Reply by Phil Voice Jul 3, 2018

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Manoeuvering ride-on mowers between designated areas using public roads/footpaths

At what point does a Ride-on need to be DVLA plated/Licensed if it needs to be taken between designated areas potentially using road/footpaths (as opposed to using a trailer/Van between areas) ?

If selecting a suitable machine, does the maker need to

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by David Grimes Aug 12, 2014

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How much information are we allowed to share with our competitors, for example, in a benchmarking study or through our trade association?

This is an extract from the Law Donut website - Cartels FAQ's

"A trade association or forum discussing new developments and best practice would not generally present a problem. Again, however, you need to ensure that this does not lead to anti-compet

Started by Phil Voice in Business

3 Replies · Reply by Steve London Stone Nov 25, 2013

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Risk assessment for young person on work experience

Health and safety

Did you know it is your responsibility to ensure the safety of your staff? Complying with health and safety legislation is compulsory and non-compliance can result in heavy fines.

Every workplace should have a health and safety poli

Started by Phil Voice in Business

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Bad Customers and advanced deposits for maintenance.

I think i just come up against a stupid mistake luckly not to costly

I had a man ring up asking to cut his lawn on a rental property he was handing back to the agent. I never met him stated my price of £90 which he agreed to. I did the work for him no

Started by Austin Powell-Allen

12 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Jul 5, 2012

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Legal business documents you can use over and over again

Our comprehensive range of legal documentation ensures the documents you use in your business are accurate, easy to understand and comply with the law.

Purchase a DYI document, save it, modify it and use it over and over again.

Never be caught out by

Started by Phil Voice in Business

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Trailers, towing, gross vehicle weights and more legal stuff......(hopefully useful)

It is a fact that many people involved in this industry tow a trailer, either daily or irregularly.

Regardless of the frequency of use there are some important legal points that need to be observed before taking your trailer on the road. Some of these

Started by Adam Pilgrim in Vehicles

8 Replies · Reply by Peter Woolnough Nov 11, 2011

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Landscape Juice Legal service to launch this week

I'm delighted and excited that we are launching a brand new legal website this week provide landscaping and garden businesses with all of the documents to help safeguard against costly disputes and losses.

www.landscapejuicelegal.com has been buil

Started by Phil Voice in Business

11 Replies · Reply by Gary Hedges Oct 7, 2011

Starting up next year.

Hi everyone. I found this site a week or so ago and it has been fantastic trawling through the forums etc for info.I am leaving the RAF after 26 years next year. In 2003 I completed a C&G Garden design course, this last year I have been studying RHS

Started by Dan Pearce in Design

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How long is an estimate valid for?

How long do people keep there estimates valid for ??

With material prices changes several times throughout the year and the governments tax and fuel cost increases to name but a few, how long realsitically can you honour your estimate for? would be

Started by RICHARD BICKLER in Landscaping

17 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance Aug 7, 2020

What is the legal status of a verbal contract?

I'm looking for advice on how you would all deal with this situation.I had looked after all of the maintenance needs of a small hilltop estate in Ayrshire for a Lady for 2 years. She was extremely satisfied with everything we did, how we went about d

Started by Neil Petrie BSc Landscape Mgt in Business

23 Replies · Reply by briggsandscrapem Jun 27, 2013

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