Non-disclosure agreements: 4 frequently-asked questions
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ACAS has published new guidelines for employers on how to manage the impact of the menopause at work.
ACAS (the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) is an organisation which provides advice to employers and employees. Its latest guidance offers advice for employers on…
Remembering 30 years of the Berlin wall
30 years ago this month I was in Berlin covering the fall of the Berlin wall. Then aged 25 years old I got on the…
Are you a trustee? Know your obligations
The last few years have seen a dramatic increase in trust regulation and the penalties for non-compliance can be onerous, requiring great care by trustees.…
Dispelling some of the Coworking Myths
Benefits of Coworking Coworking has become very in vogue over the last few years, with new spaces popping up in major cities from New York…
Are Cheltenham businesses prepared for misbehaviour at their workplace Christmas parties?
Christmas parties provide a memorable way to celebrate the year and thank staff. But, fuelled by alcohol, they are notorious for serious HR issues including…
New faces on the Paish Tooth team
Over the past few months we’ve appointed three new members of staff and promoted a member of the Paish Tooth team, to help support the…
Are You Clear for Take-off?
In 2013 Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced plans for ‘Amazon Air’. The plan was that small packages under 5 pounds in weight would be delivered…
Workforce succession planning | Q&A with Willans’ employment law partner
There are many aspects to succession planning in businesses – whether it be the business owner’s or investor’s exit plans, how best to hand on…
Challenging the validity of a will by Willans LLP solicitors
What do you do if you think someone’s will may not be valid? There are many ways in which the validity of a will can…
Buying a business or property in the hospitality & leisure sector?
Whether you’re a first-time business buyer entering into the leisure sector, or you’re an experienced hotelier embarking on your next acquisition, the importance of doing…
FOLK2FOLK appoints new boss and doubles the size of its board
Friday 27th September 2019 – FOLK2FOLK, the multi-award-winning Peer-to-Peer lending platform for local, rural and SME businesses is pleased to announce the formal appointment of…
Shareholders’ agreements: do I really need one?
When starting out, many businesses naturally want to keep costs to a minimum. This often results in them regarding a shareholders’ agreement as something optional…
Succession planning for business owners
If something unexpected befell one of the key people involved in running your business, what would happen? It is important that every business has a…
Turning a blind eye
The court has shed light on the legal concept of ‘dishonest assistance’, in the recent case of Group Seven Limited & Others v Notable Services LLP…
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