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- Commercial Law
Askews top tips for new businesses
If you have a fledgling business idea, make sure you protect any intellectual property to avoid any potential negative impact. Ensure you have ...
- Employment Law
How should employers deal with COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The government publishes daily updates at 2pm with the latest stats and advice. The risk level is currently identified as moderate. How can I reduce ...
- Employment Law
Askews star Lianne Payne on front page of C&W in Business
We are delighted to share news about the latest edition of the Coventry & Warwickshire in Business magazine. Brightening the front cover with a ...
- Commercial Law
Directors Duties – I’m expected to do what?!
Setting up a limited company, becoming a director and running a company is a big step in the world of business which carries a heavy weight in terms ...
- Commercial Conveyancing
- Residential Conveyancing
Desmond Higgins and the Commissioners for HMRC
Desmond Higgins and the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, [2019] EWCA Civ 1860. Capital Gains Tax (CTG) is always a factor to ...
- Employment Law
Ethical Veganism is a Philosophical Belief!
An employment tribunal has today ruled that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief and therefore should be protected under the Equality Act 2010. ...
- Employment Law
The Work Christmas Party: How to ensure you still have a job the next day
Our Christmas tradition has always been to write an article aimed at employers, giving guidance on how to prepare for the work Christmas party and ...
- Commercial Law
Should I have a Shareholders Agreement?
Many limited companies elect to put together a ‘shareholders agreement’ when their company is incorporated. For some companies, they are a ...
- Employment Law
Workplace Relationships – Should they be permitted?
The recent high-profile departure of Steve Easterbrook, the Chief Executive of the fast food chain McDonalds, has sparked debate on whether employers ...
- Employment Law
Equal Opportunities – The benefits for an employer in getting it right
A recent Employment Tribunal decision has found in favour of two Claimants in their discrimination claims against both their employer, Capita, and ...