Alcohol strategy consultation
The alcohol strategy consultation (“the Consultation) published on 28 November 2012 seeks views on a number of proposed changes to the licensing laws. The Consultation will run for 10 weeks from 28 November 2012 until 6 February 2013. This Briefing note sets out a brief summary of the measures on which the Government is consulting.
Click on the link above to download briefing.
News from Winckworth Sherwood
Winckworth Sherwood expands its corporate and commercial team
Tenants could 'struggle to adjust' to monthly benefit payment, says Winckworth Sherwood
FT quotes Winckworth Sherwood's Jo Keddie in Aviva redundancy package reduction article
Two solicitors join Winckworth Sherwood
Winckworth Sherwood appoints Nikki Lynds-Xavier as housing management team partner
Briefings from Winckworth Sherwood

Implications of the Westminster sex shop licensing ruling
A ruling ordering Westminster City Council to repay more than £1m in fees collected from sex shops in the borough may have major implications for licensing authorities across the country.
Does repudiation apply to general partnerships? In short: no
A recent High Court decision confirms that it is not possible for a breach of contract to be repudiatory in a partnership context, even where the partnership consists of only two partners.

