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Half the hours, half the pay

Half the hours, half the pay

We explore whether paying 50% of full-time pay for 53.5% of full-time work was less favourable treatment of a part-time worker.

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“Banter” – where to draw the line?

“Banter” – where to draw the line?

Ian Machray explains a recent case which explored the boundary between banter and harassment.

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EU Court rules that a food product cannot be copyrighted by virtue of its taste

EU Court rules that a food product cannot be copyrighted by virtue of its taste

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that taste cannot be copyrighted, in a case relating to a spreadable cream cheese dip.

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Announcing prize winners, marketing to children and GDPR

Announcing prize winners, marketing to children and GDPR

Cathrine Ripley considers the proposed changes to the rules on publishing the personal data of prize winners and marketing to children.

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CAP updates its advertising code to align with GDPR

CAP updates its advertising code to align with GDPR

The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has recently announced changes to its CAP Code to reflect GDPR, following a public consultation. Cathrine Ripley, Partner and Head of commercial and technology looks at the key changes.

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Field Seymour Parkes advises Dulux Decorator Centres on acquisition of Cambrian Decorators Supplies

The FSP corporate team led by partner Penelope Garden has advised J.P. McDougall & Co Limited trading as Dulux Decorator Centres (DDC) on its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Cambrian S.W. Limited.

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Field Seymour Parkes advises Dulux Decorator Centre Network on acquisition of Whites Trades Paints

Field Seymour Parkes has advised J.P. McDougall & Co Limited trading as Dulux Decorator Centres (DDC) on its acquisition of the trade paints business Whites Trade Paints from H.W. White & Son Limited.

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Inheritance Tax – The £1M Giveaway

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New bundle of joy? Quick, make a Will!

Article aimed at encouraging new parents to review their existing Will provisions, or make a Will for the first time.

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Lasting Powers of Attorney – do I need one?

A brief examination of why lasting powers of attorney are important.

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Deputyship, an overview

An introduction to applying for deputyship with the Court of Protection.

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Will power: why you should make a Will

Mandy Clarke of our wills, trusts and tax planning department explains why it is so important that you make a Will – before it’s too late.

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