If your business holds business interruption insurance, you should check the wording of your policy to see if today’s decision by the Supreme Court assists with any potential claim. As…
Read moreOne recent case we acted on highlights the importance of ensuring a will is valid – and the pitfalls of not doing so. The litigation team at Schofield Sweeney is…
Read moreWorld-famous rapper Nicki Minaj has settled a claim by singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman, for $450,000 (£320,000). Nicki Minaj had not even formally released ‘Sorry’ before she was hit with a lawsuit…
Read moreThe furlough scheme has been extended until 30 April 2021 (though there have been calls for it to be extended further) and so we can expect several updates to the…
Read moreYesterday the government announced its intention to extend the range of protections for business tenants affected by COVID-19 to 31 March 2021. These were due to expire at the end…
Read moreWith the current issues facing the economy and the almost certain rise in corporate insolvencies to come next year, the reintroduction of Crown preference seems to have come at an…
Read moreCraig Burman, partner and head of our environmental and regulatory team, recently spoke with West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce to discuss waste, Brexit, climate change and the year…
Read moreFortunately, for the vast majority of those who contract COVID-19, the symptoms are relatively mild and recovery is fairly quick. Too many though are seriously affected and, as we all…
Read moreDevastating as the collapse of the Arcadia Group will be for its employees, we should not forget the potential impact on those businesses that have traded with it. Commercial landlords,…
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