Continuing with the theme around contractual issues started in the last commercial update, a salutary lesson about making sure that you know who the contracting party is… The case to…
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Update 61 – A New Commercial Contract – What To Look Out for Before You Sign Up?
We’ve had a number of matters come in this week which would seem to follow the age-old adage of ‘looking before you leap’ with contracts put in front of us…
Returning to the office – what are my rights?
It was announced on Wednesday 19 January 2022 that Boris Johnson has scrapped the guidance that urged people to ‘work from home’ where possible, as Plan B measures come to…
COMMERCIAL UPDATE 60 MORE EFFORT REQUIRED…WHAT DOES ‘ALL REASONABLE ENDEAVOURS’ ACTUALLY MEAN IN A CONTRACT?
Hi and a belated Happy New Year to all as we march on into 2022. The first commercial update of the year following a break with the clan Margand focuses…
Mary Podd joins the Agriculture and Estates team at Spire Solicitors LLP
Spire Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce that Mary Podd has joined the Agriculture and Estates team as a Solicitor. Mary joins the Agriculture and Estates team after gaining a wealth…
Child Arrangement Order – What do you need to know?
It is an unfortunate statistic that there is an increase in the number of people separating and divorcing in the month of January, and the decision to separate is never…
COMMERCIAL UPDATE 59: HOME ALONE…AGAIN
With Christmas on the horizon, came the happy news that employees who are able to do so should be working from home again. The governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern…
Employee Christmas Party 2021 – Things to consider
The annual work Christmas party can be a great opportunity to bring everyone together and finish the year on a high, but for employers, there’s potential for a hangover that…
COMMERCIAL UPDATE 58 HARD CORE TERMS – DON’T TRY TO HIDE THEM….
Often suppliers think that the best thing to do with onerous clauses is to bury them deep within their terms and conditions (T&Cs) to not spook potential customers from entering…
Where there is a Will…
How many times have you heard that saying and thought it was true, if you put your mind to something then you can achieve your goals. This also resonates within…
Are You Supporting Your Employees’ Wellbeing?
As we emerge from lockdown many of us will know of a friend, relative, or work colleague who has struggled with the imposition of being forced to stay at home…
COMMERCIAL UPDATE 57 PERSONAL GUARANTEES – WHAT SHOULD BE IN THEM?
A personal guarantee (PG) is an agreement between a business owner and lender, stating that the individual who signs is responsible for paying back a loan should the business ever…
