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In May this year, the eminent Lord Young, now David Cameron’s adviser on enterprise, made the observation that three of the US’s most successful businesses -…
When green energy millionaire Dale Vince divorced 21 years ago, little did he think that his ex-wife would drag him through the courts to claim a…
The office Christmas party is a great opportunity to reward staff for their hard work throughout the year and boost morale. It also provides an occasion…
Freelancers need to ensure they’ve registered for their Self Assessment with HMRC this side of Christmas, to enable them to file their return on time next…
As a former barrister working across a number of different sectors, I have often been party to both employee and client contract negotiations.
Nobody likes to think about, or plan for, their death. But, if you own all or part of a business – then it is essential that…
Changes to UK defamation law won’t just affect journalists. The new Defamation Act, which I expect will come into force in about November, will also have…
We are used to seeing entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne firmly in control on Dragons' Den as he dishes out business advice to embryonic companies. So it is…
What Should an Employer do if an employee wishes to wear a veil/ other religious clothing?
Employers’ duty to prevent illegal working is underpinned by a civil penalty regime which is now being reviewed with a raft of Government proposals aimed at…
The ongoing debate and controversy surrounding Liverpool striker Luis Suarez’s future at the club has provided an important reminder to employers on a range of contract…
The price of not ‘playing fair’ during divorce proceedings makes great headlines when multi million pound fortunes are at stake but owners of SMEs can also…
When setting up a new business or entering into a joint venture, legal documentation might not be high on your priority list – but it could…
A raft of wide-ranging reforms to employment tribunals introduced this week include the unprecedented development of claimants having to pay fees of either £160 or £230…
Jane Crosby at law firm Hart Brown looks at the potential impact of the new system of fees, for claims in the Employment Tribunal