Does a director owe a fiduciary duty to a company’s shareholders?
Under the Companies Act, a director owes fiduciary duties to the company in which they hold office, and must not act in a manner which…
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Don’t let the ‘small print’ become a big issue
When starting or growing a business, putting in place standard terms and conditions for trading can be considered an unnecessary hassle and cost and the…
New Chairman takes the helm of local medical charity
The medical charity Cobalt Chair of the Board of Trustees, Dr Peter Warry, has handed over the reins to a new incoming Chair, Mr Neil…
Trustees’ duties & charity land: Some frequently-asked questions
Getting the best deal for your charity, while complying with charity law, is part and parcel of being a trustee; but what are the legal…
Does my employer own my intellectual property?
Intellectual property rights will arise whenever there are creative endeavors in the workplace. It is important for employers to take steps to ensure that the…
Evans Jones announces The Chamwell Centre as its Charity of the Year
The Chamwell Centre, a ground-breaking new facility for disabled children and adults across Gloucestershire, has been selected as Charity of the Year by Evans Jones…
Workplace Wellbeing – Is 2020 the Year for SMEs to Step Up?
2019 has seen has some great leaps forward in improving employee wellbeing from large companies in the public and private sector as well as specialised…
What employment law changes will affect Cheltenham businesses in 2020?
A number of employment law changes will be introduced in 2020. There are actions which employers need to take on day one of employment commencing.…
Over £50,000 raised to fund Gloucestershire breast cancer research nurses in just one week!
Our fantastic supporters took part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge – a national campaign of ‘match-giving’ to charity and raised an astonishing £50,922 in…
Recycle your cards for Cobalt
Local medical charity Cobalt will be accepting used Christmas cards from Thursday 2nd January until Sunday 12th January. Everyone is welcome to drop cards in…
Donations double to fund Gloucestershire breast cancer research
Donations are set to double if supporters of local medical charity Cobalt take part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge – a national campaign of…
Non-disclosure agreements: 4 frequently-asked questions
Whether you want to protect your ideas and keep a competitive edge, or you want to keep an acquisition or business sale a secret, non-disclosure…
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.…
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