Corporate transparency – the requirement to report on payment practices and policies from 6 April 2017.
The last few years have seen a step forward in corporate transparency with a requirement to register the beneficial owners of companies on the Register of People with Significant Control (PSC) as well as make statements regarding the Modern Slavery Act …
Hacking plot leaves Gordon Ramsay’s father-in-law jailed for 6 months
Background Gordon and Tana Ramsay have been married since 1996. This year, sentences have been given in respect of a hacking plot led by Ramsay’s father-in-law. Chris Hutcheson Sr. was previously CEO of Gordon Ramsay Holdings Limited. After a falling o …
ICO Grants Programme
In a bid to encourage research into data protection solutions, the Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) is launching a Grants Programme. Although there is not yet confirmation of exactly how many grants will be awarded each year, it is known that …
The GDPR and why you should update your terms and conditions
Recapping the implications of GDPR In February, I undertook a review of the implications that the GDPR would have and how you should start preparing now. With a year until their enforcement, I now consider, in further detail, why it is crucial that you …
Tax Evasion: Advisory firms at risk from new Act
With potentially three months to go before the Criminal Finances Act 2017 comes into force, entities offering advisory services must now tackle the new list of measures put in place to tackle financial crime. Whilst the new powers include the sharing o …
Liberal Democrats’ manifesto – An analysis of the new, old and ‘borrowed’ employment law pledges
The snap election, called by Theresa May so soon after recent other elections and referendums, was not a popular decision amongst voters and the other political parties. For the Liberal Democrats however, it represented an opportunity to quickly regrou …
Rules relating to the possession of a deceased’s body
As you are all aware, when someone passes away decisions need to be made in respect of what happens to the body whether it be cremation, burial, green burial or anything else. Disputes at this point can arise between family members as to what should ha …
Labour’s manifesto – An analysis of the new, old and ‘borrowed’ employment law pledges
Labour’s manifesto - An analysis of the new, old and ‘borrowed’ employment law pledges Labour became the first of the main parties to unveil its manifesto this week. The imposition of a new tax-rate for those earning over £80,000.00 has taken most of …
Choosing the right private Attorney
When it comes to Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA), it’s important to appoint the right person to act as your Attorney. So what do you need to consider? The role of an Attorney Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) allow you to appoint someone to act as your …
Ed Sheeran copyright matter has settled
Last year, songwriters Thomas Leonard and Martin Harrington brought a claim for copyright against Ed Sheeran’s “Photograph” in relation to their song “Amazing”, as released in 2011 by X-Factor winner, Matt Cardle. For further information, please refe …
