The Agricultural Disputes – The Law and You conference is sponsored by RICS and will be held on 8 October 2008, at Blenheim Palace. This conference will focus on how rural businesses are now facing a multitude of disputes about their land, their business and their entitlement to payment from customers and the State, despite all their best intentions and precautions. A variety of commonly occurring disputes will be explored, alongside practical advice on dispute resolution.

There is an exciting line up who will be taking an in-depth look at liability to, and liability for, animals. Other topics under the microscope will include:

• Employment Law Disputes
• Environmental Law disputes, including pollution, statutory nuisances, waste and environmental impact assessment cases
• Mediation – a better way to solve agricultural disputes
• Dealing with Disputes between the tenant farmer and the landlord
• Foot and Mouth Disease Compensation Update and Dealing with Regulatory
• Contract Disputes – general agriculture related litigation
• Possession Claims, removal of trespassers, boundary disputes and rights of way.

With delegate prices from just £199 plus VAT, these events are an excellent addition to the rural business calendar.

For more information about Blenheim Palace Conferences or the conferences planned for 2008/09, visit www.blenheimpalaceconferences.co.uk