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Do you adopt or incorporate Incoterms in any of your contracts for sale or purchase of goods? Or do any of your trading parties’ terms and conditions refer to Incoterms? If so you may be inadvertently trading on such terms.
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The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that overall rates of divorce have reduced, falling to their lowest level since the 1970s. However, relationship breakdowns continue to spike after the festive season, and experts say these figures do not directly translate into more couples experiencing a ‘happy ever after’.
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According to statistics released by the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (“BEIS”) last month, 98.6 % of the 5.9 million businesses in the UK operating at the start of 2019 were classed as a small business (that is, having 0-49 employees). These small businesses are therefore crucial to the success of the UK...
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What should you do if you receive notice of a winding up
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Given the current unpredictability of the economy due to, not least in part, political considerations and generally difficult trading conditions, companies may find themselves facing cash flow issues or worrying about future order or trading volumes. As with most things concerning insolvency, the key is to take legal and financial advice and to take it...
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This business briefing highlights some practical steps that a business can take to reduce the risk of adverse weather affecting an employee’s travel to work. There are many reasons why employees may be delayed or prevented from getting to work by major disruptions. The main examples are:
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Christmas brings a round of festive celebrations with drinks, dinners
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Family disputes can be difficult to deal with at the best of times, but what if there is a business involved? There are a number of ways families can manage and prevent disputes arising within family run businesses: well drafted Articles of Association, shareholder agreements and family constitutions can all help.
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Threatening a winding-up petition as a means of collecting a debt from a corporate debtor is a powerful tool but carries with it many risks. The mere threat of a winding-up petition can be enough to elicit a response from your debtor as the publicity involved in a winding-up petition can be devastating to a...
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In December last year the Government said it would introduce legislation as soon as possible to stop employers making deductions from tips and gratuities, including any so-called ‘administration’ charges which are often levied where tips are given through card payments.
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How wide is an employer’s duty to an employee? Very, if you are subject to French law. The employee, named as Xavier X, worked for TSO. He met a complete stranger during a night out, had sex with her, then died of a heart attack.
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Following on from our article relating to the new guidance on the legal effect of electronic signatures, the High Court, in the case of Neocleous v Rees , has ruled that an automated email sign-off was adequate as a signature for the purposes of a contract involving the transfer of land.
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With continued recommendations in nine practice areas, the Legal 500 has once again recognised and confirmed Thompson Smith and Puxon’s (TSP) ongoing commitment to "outstanding" and "impressive" service delivery. Four directors, Mary Anne Fedeyko, Richard Porter, Fiona Ashworth and Jolyon Berry are highlighted as Leading Individuals with Kerry Addison a Next Generation Partner. Four associate...
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Debt collection is a term that strikes terror into business owners and individuals alike. The image of burly men banging on the door and taking away all your worldly goods hasn’t been helped over the years by the media’s portrayal of debt collectors on TV. However, there are limits to what debt collectors and court...
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The Employment Tribunal frequently finds employers liable for discriminatory actions (including harassment and victimisation) carried out by a member of its staff. In this article, Jolyon Berry, Employment Law solicitor at Thompson Smith and Puxon, discusses a couple of recent judgments in the Employment Tribunal.
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The Law Commission has recently (4 September 2019) published guidance on the electronic execution of documents. Having first undertaken a period of consultation, it outlined in its report its conclusions regarding the validity of electronic signatures, and in particular concluded that:
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