Corporate and commercial law timeline 2017/2018
For businesses keeping track of the latest legal developments and proposals can be a bit of…
February 10, 2017 By Stephens Scown
The Chancellor's Autumn statement
Ahead of next year's general election, the Autumn statement was always going to act as…
February 8, 2017 By Gavin Poole
Giving evidence – special measures in court
Giving evidence in court can often be a daunting experience for the parties involved. In…
February 8, 2017 By Edward Bidder
South Devon domestic violence initiative
Devon and Cornwall Police together with Devon and Somerset Fire Rescue Service have launched a…
February 8, 2017 By Mark Smith
Food product recalls
There have been several high profile examples in recent years of large food producers being…
February 8, 2017 By Catherine Mathews
Thinking about social investment?
Did you know Cornwall is a hotspot for social investment opportunity? Cornwall is the home…
February 8, 2017 By Gavin Poole
‘revenge porn’ an offence in the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill
In recent years we are seeing an increasing number of clients who following break up…
February 8, 2017 By Peter Marshall
High Court strikes out libel claim for abuse of process
In the recent case of Liberty Fashion Wears Ltd v Primark Stores Ltd, the High…
February 8, 2017 By Stephens Scown
Supreme Court considers accessory liability in tort
In the recent case of Sea Shepherd UK v Fish & Fish Ltd, in a…
February 8, 2017 By Stephens Scown
Should you protect your assets with a trust or a pre-nuptial agreement?
This is a question we are commonly asked by those looking to protect their assets…
February 8, 2017 By Andrew Barton
Distance selling regulations: one year on
The worldwide expansion of the internet has considerably contributed to the transformation of trade and…
February 8, 2017 By Richard Slater
Stephens Scown increases its top tier rankings
A leading law firm in Devon and Cornwall has been given a top ranking for…
February 8, 2017 By Stephens Scown