Franklins First For Your Success: What’s the point of Board Minutes?
As any director should be aware, under s248 of the Companies Act 2006 the board of a company are required to keep minutes of proceedings of directors. They must be retained for at least 10 years and a failure to comply is an offence by any officer in d …
Received a Settlement Agreement? 5 Questions to Ask
A Settlement Agreement (formerly known as a Compromise Agreement) is a legally binding agreement between an employee and an employer. Essentially, the employee agrees to waive any employment-related claim that they may have against their employer, in e …
What’s next for Disney?
Disney announced on February 25th 2020 that Bob Iger, its CEO for over 15 years, is ‘passing on the torch’ to Bob Chapek. His legacy will survive him and the company will no-doubt continue to be the success that we know due to a strategic succession pl …
Employment Law Update – April 2020
A number of employment law updates have been announced to take place on 6th April 2020. If you require legal assistance in relation to any of the changes, or indeed employment law generally, please do not hesitate to contact contact Ben Stanton, Partne …
Time for the blame game to end
I cannot count the number of times I have been asked by a client why they cannot simply divorce because they no longer want to be married. It is hard to explain why a modern society like ours, still enforces a system that encourages blame. Currently, i …
Do I need a Will?
The simple answer is yes. A Will exists to do a great deal more than simply settle your financial affairs. Avoiding disputes between family members, assigning guardians for any children, or setting out funeral wishes are also incredibly important. It m …
Will a Mediator force me to reach an agreement?
No, the mediator will not force you to reach an agreement. A mediator’s role is to help the parties in dispute to communicate and find a settlement that each party can live with and move on. A mediator holds a unique position. Everything said to the me …
The Decision in Sky vs SkyKick is a Welcome Relief for Trade Mark Owners
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the case of Sky v SkyKick (C-371/18) has made the landmark decision that the use of broad terms in trade mark specifications such as “computer services” cannot be ruled invalid on the basis that they …
The EU’s GDPR means that fines are on the rise
There have been over 160,000 data breach notifications across Europe since the GDPR came into force in May 2018 which has resulted in $126 million in fines. The countries to have received the highest fines are France (€51 million), Germany (€24.5 milli …
Do you understand the importance of Unoccupied House Insurance?
When someone passes away, family members, beneficiaries and executors can be unaware of the importance of unoccupied house insurance and the protection that it brings. When a home owner passes away and the property is left unoccupied there is only a sh …
