Registering your slogan as a trademark – Just don’t do it?
“Nike. Just do it,” “Have a break, have a KitKat,” and “Because you’re worth it”…
May 30, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Battle of Wills: Inheritance Disputes on the Rise
Inheritance disputes are on the rise. Recent statistics reported by the Ministry of Justice Family…
May 29, 2024 By Emily Griffiths
Can I extend the time for payment of a lump sum order?
The court recently held in H v GH [2023] EWFC 235, that the court lacked…
May 28, 2024 By Jasmine Davey
Stephens Scown recognised for Corporate dealmaking
Leading South West law firm, Stephens Scown, which became employee-owned in 2016 and is currently…
May 24, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Renovating a joint property? Here’s what you need to know
If you’re buying a property that needs a little ‘TLC’ (or perhaps a lot!) and…
May 24, 2024 By Eve Hebbron
My parent has a new partner – will this impact my inheritance?
The number of claims being made by a disinherited adult child against a parent’s estate…
May 22, 2024 By Eve Hebbron
Get to know your legal advisor – Tyler Richards
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
May 21, 2024 By Stephens Scown
The Cohabitation Agreement – what are the benefits?
How can a Cohabitation Agreement help couples to financially protect themselves? What is included in…
May 20, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans
Changes to Social Housing Consumer Standards – A Quick Guide
Registered Providers (RPs) face changes in their legal obligations with the introduction of the new…
May 16, 2024 By Eliot Quevedo
Advertising Alcohol Alternatives? – Stay Updated with the Latest Changes
As of Tuesday 14 May 2024, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have introduced new rules…
May 15, 2024 By Amy Ralston
How does the court treat family loans?
When funding is provided by a family member, is it essential to agree in advance…
May 15, 2024 By Tamsin Best
Court proceeding issued – Respondent
In my last article, I looked at what happens once a Children Act application is…
May 13, 2024 By Peter Marshall