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A Handy Checklist for Updating Your Terms and Conditions
20 January 2025
Further to our previous article “Is it time to revise your terms and conditions” [*add link*] If you’ve determined that it’s time to revise your T&Cs, use the following checklist to ensure that you’ve covered all the essential aspects: 1. Clarity and Accessibility 2. Legal Compliance 3. Business Model Updates 4. Limitation of Liability 5. […]
Is It Time to Review and Update Your Business’s Terms and Conditions?
17 January 2025
For any business, well-drafted terms and conditions (T&Cs) are the foundation of clear and legally sound relationships with customers, suppliers, and other third parties. These agreements outline the rules governing transactions and interactions, safeguarding your business against potential disputes and liabilities. However, market changes, legal updates, or shifts in your operations may mean it’s time […]
New Year, New Business Resolutions: Start the Year Strong for 2025
16 January 2025
It’s estimated that less than a quarter of us will stick to any New Year’s resolutions we make. So, instead of coming up with more excuses to skip your 6 am spin class, grab some leftover Christmas chocolates and a cuppa, and set yourself some New Business Resolutions you can actually stick to! The New […]
Quantifying Damages in Neighbour Disputes – Do Financial Wounds Really Last Forever?
10 January 2025
Emma Jayne Scullion, an Associate in our Property Litigation team, recently helped a client successfully defend against their neighbour’s claim that past trespassing incidents had permanently reduced the value of her property. The Case: A Dispute Over Trespass The case went to trial in late November 2024. Both sides agreed that some minor trespasses had […]
Does Failure to Pay Trigger a Termination Right?
9 December 2024
Failure to pay may seem like grounds for termination, but this isn’t always the case. Acting prematurely could backfire, potentially putting you in breach of the contract. Do You Have a Contractual Right to Terminate? In cases of late payment, parties typically have two legal routes to consider: However, neither guarantees an automatic right to […]
Force Majeure Unpacked: What the Latest Ruling Means for You
6 December 2024
The Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision on Force Majeure and “Reasonable Endeavors” In the recent case of MUR Shipping v RTI, the Supreme Court ruled that the “reasonable endeavours” proviso in a force majeure clause does not oblige parties to accept non-contractual performance, even if it would resolve the issue created by the force majeure event. What […]
When Ideas Collide: Navigating Joint Ownership of Intellectual Property
6 December 2024
Intellectual Property (IP) can arise in various shapes and sizes. Understanding the various forms of IP is useful for considering who and how your IP is owned and can be used. In business, it is common for multiple parties to desire the rights in certain IP. The following is an overview of the rules of […]
With the Possible Legalisation of ‘Assisted Dying’ on the Horizon, Is It Time to Consider Lasting Powers of Attorney for Health and Welfare?
3 December 2024
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare? A Lasting Power of Attorney is a document in which you (the donor) give someone else (the attorney(s)) the power to make decisions on your behalf. A Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare grants your attorney the authority to make decisions regarding […]
Employment & HR: Investigations
28 November 2024
Recently, you may have seen several allegations against high-profile figures making headlines, highlighting the importance of conducting successful investigations. These can involve grievance investigations, disciplinary investigations and other forms of investigation in the workplace. Dealing with the intricacies of workplace investigations can be fraught with difficulties. For many employers, the decision to appoint an external […]
Maternity Leave: FAQs
28 November 2024
On 3rd December 2024, Sarah Alford (Partner) and Caitlin Rees (Associate) in our Employment & HR department at Berry Smith, will be speaking about the upcoming employment law reforms, including the proposed changes to family leave rights, at the Women at Work Wales Conference, hosted by Policy Insight Wales. We therefore thought that now was […]
Berry Smith is delighted to have represented the shareholders of CST Wealth Management Limited in their sale to Brooks Macdonald.
20 November 2024
CST Wealth Management Limited is a renowned chartered financial planning firm based in Bridgend, managing an impressive portfolio of individual and business clients with approximately £170 million in assets under advice. Brooks Macdonald is one of the UK’s leading wealth management firms, focused on providing expert investment management and financial planning. Berry Smith worked closely […]
The ‘Sky’ Is Not the Limit for Bad Faith Trade Marks
18 November 2024
Sky v SkyKick In a key case for trade mark law, the Supreme Court recently handed down its long-awaited judgment in Sky v SkyKick. The legal issue at hand was whether Sky’s trade marks had been validly registered, given the broad scope of their coverage. Originally, Sky sued SkyKick, a cloud management company based in […]