Should I pay-to-stay or should I go?
There has been a lot of attention in the press recently about so-called ‘pay-to-stay’ arrangements…
April 16, 2015 By Gavin Poole
My Lawyer iPhone App reaches shortlist of national awards
Stephens Scown has reached the shortlist for the inaugural Legal Innovation Awards for its ground-breaking iPhone…
April 15, 2015 By Stephens Scown
High Court considers application to set aside consent order due to non-disclosure
In the recent case of Todaysure Matthews Ltd v Marketing Ways Services Ltd, the High…
April 13, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Students get glimpse of legal life
Students from Exeter College got a glimpse into the legal profession last week with a…
March 25, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Burdett v Aviva Employment Services – Unfair dismissal, culpability and disability
This is an interesting and, thankfully, very unusual set of circumstances, involving Mr Burdett, a…
March 24, 2015 By Verity Slater
New head of private client for Cornwall
Stephens Scown has created a new head of private client role, as its client base grows…
March 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Collective Consultation – Can you count to 20?
It should, you’d think, be easy to know when you need to consult collectively with…
March 23, 2015 By Ellie Hibberd
ACAS Code on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures – what has changed?
The revised ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures came into force on…
March 22, 2015 By Laura McFadyen
Chancellor Champions Charities in the Pre-election Budget
The Chancellor, George Osborne has announced plans in his Budget to raise the limit on…
March 20, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance tax avoidance in spotlight after Budget
One of the key announcements in George Osborne’s sixth Budget as Chancellor is a commitment…
March 18, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Confidentiality and European Emissions Trading
A recent case before the General Court of the EU, where a claim by a cement…
February 17, 2015 By Simon Trahair-Davies
Time for appealing against registration of foreign judgment
In the recent case of Taylor-Carr v Howkins and Harrison LLP, the High Court has…
February 16, 2015 By Stephens Scown