What happens to a business in a divorce?
In a 2012 study 71% of SMEs described themselves as ‘family businesses’. It’s therefore not…
February 8, 2017 By Stephens Scown
Ministry of Justice proposes a further tax on death
The MOJ has announced this week that it wants to increase the amount generated from…
February 8, 2017 By Ian Newcombe
Dispute resolution case study: Karim and another v Wemyss
In the recent case of Karim and another v Wemyss relating to the sale of…
February 8, 2017 By Stephens Scown
Holiday pay – don’t get caught out
Here’s our recap and practical steps on the issue of holiday pay. Result Based Commission…
February 8, 2017 By Hazel Sanders
Getting to the Roots of pre-emption rights
Those fortunate enough to attend the 2016 Cornwall Business Awards at the St. Mellion International…
February 8, 2017 By Gavin Poole
Summer is here…
Today is officially the first day of summer! Over the last few weeks we've…
February 8, 2017 By Stephens Scown
National minimum wage increases
Historically, the National Minimum Wage (“NMW”) has been reviewed in October each year following recommendations…
February 8, 2017 By Ellie Hibberd
International update – habitual residence
International elements to all walks of life are ever increasing in today’s society, and we…
February 8, 2017 By Edward Bidder
Business Rates Revaluation: What Impact Will There Be for South West Businesses?
On Friday, the Government published a draft rating list containing revaluation details for 1.96 million…
February 8, 2017 By Stephens Scown
World Mental Health Day – mental health at work
Today is World Mental Health Day, so it is important to remember the shocking statistic…
February 8, 2017 By Verity Slater
The meaning of indirect and consequential losses in limitation of liability clauses
Previously we discussed the potentially disastrous financial consequences that a party could face by failing…
February 8, 2017 By Stephens Scown
Ministry of Justice provide update on Family Law Reforms
The Ministry of Justice has published a paper to update the public on three key…
February 8, 2017 By Andrew Barton