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Sleight of Ha(mmo)nd: Autumn Statement 2016
24 November 2016I was all ready to write about how the Autumn Statement was an audacious piece of misdirection, using a flashy reduction of corporation tax (to the much-rumoured rate of 15%, or maybe lower) to detract from less welcome announcements.
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What you need to know about zero-hours contracts
Press
23 November 2016Michael Burd and James Davies write in Management Today... Almost one million workers in the UK don't have guaranteed hours.
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Limited Liability Partnerships
22 November 2016Originally conceived as a vehicle for use by professional practices to obtain the benefit of limited liability while retaining the tax advantages of a partnership, LLPs have a far wider use as is evidenced by their increasing popularity as an alternative business vehicle in a wide range of sectors
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Any more BIDs
Inbrief
20 November 2016Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are partnerships between local businesses and local authorities which aim to improve defined commercial trading areas by providing additional services funded collectively by business rate payers.
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Converting to an LLP
Inbrief
18 November 2016Originally conceived as a vehicle for use by professional practices to obtain the benefit of limited liability while retaining the tax advantages of a traditional partnership, limited liability partnerships (LLPs) have a far wider use as is evidenced by their increasing popularity as an alternative business vehicle in a wide range of sectors.
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Lewis Silkin experts speaking at British Centres for Business event in Dubai
Press
18 November 2016We are pleased to announce that our experts will host a business reception in Dubai on 'Establishing a Business Presence in the UK' jointly with UK chartered certified accountants MEEM Associates.
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An introduction to trade marks in the UK
Inbrief
17 November 2016A trade mark registration provides the most effective form of protection against improper use of a business name, brand, logo or slogan by a competitor.
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Insurers to 'bid' for the best drivers based on telematics scores
16 November 2016Lewis Silkin comments in an article for The Telegraph which discusses how Insurers will soon be able to bid for best drivers based on telematic scores.
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Protect against Defamation and Privacy actions
Inbrief
15 November 2016The law of defamation and also the law of privacy is at a watershed. Since the beginning of 2010 the media have stepped up their campaign for a change in our laws, for more flexibility and a greater ability for freedom of expression to be paramount. This has been much more evident since the Human Rights Act 1998 incorporated the European Convention of Human Rights. This inbrief is intended to show how best to try and avoid a letter before action and a claim, when legal advice is appropriate and what to do when you get a complaint.
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Global compliance in a culturally complex world
15 November 2016A recent report published by Control Risks titled ‘International Business Attitudes to Corruption’ succinctly highlighted some of the extreme challenges faced by Compliance Officers within global organisations.
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James Storke on Mental Health issues in the Advertising Sector
15 November 2016Statistics show that mental health problems are becoming particularly prevalent in the advertising industry
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Sales and Brexit Protecting against uncertainty in uncertain times
14 November 2016David Willbe has a written a piece for 'Bluebox'.
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Changing your mind about notice - Article 50, employment contracts and flouncing
14 November 2016The Government may argue in the Supreme Court that its Article 50 notice to leave the European Union may be revoked, according to press reports.
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The Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014
11 November 2016The Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 are designed to implement the metering and billing requirements of the 2012 EU Energy Efficiency Directive. This article looks at the detail surrounding the implementation.
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Is the recent Uber ruling on workers basic rights a game changer
10 November 2016James Storke has written a piece for 'Silicon Roundabout'.
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Lewis Silkin creates three best-practice guides for Digital Doughnut
09 November 2016Lewis Silkin is delighted to be partnering with leading online marketing resource, Digital Doughnut, to produce best-practice guides for professionals in the advertising and marketing sector.
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Short-term lettings
Inbrief
08 November 2016If you are looking for new short-term premises for your business, did you know that there are actually a whole range of legal forms a short-term letting can take? This Inbrief sets out the different options available for short-term occupation of business premises and considers the advantages and disadvantages associated with each.
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The only constant changes to the UK Immigration Rules
08 November 2016Sponsored Migrants - the Tier 2 Skills Transfer subcategory will close on 24 November 2016.
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Video commerce the next frontier for retailers
08 November 2016Retailers are increasingly becoming broadcasters and looking to sell their goods via shoppable videos and other platforms.
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Brexit legal challenge succeeds
03 November 2016The High Court has decided that the Government does not have prerogative powers to give the Article 50 notice terminate the UK’s membership of the EU.