Challenging and enforcing restrictive covenants
A restrictive covenant affecting freehold land usually restricts the use of its land in some way for the benefit of another's land. There are generally two types of covenant affecting…
Event marks growth for solicitors in Kendal
Business owners and professionals came together at a networking event to mark the latest stage of growth at North West commercial law firm Harrison Drury. The firm hosted an informal…
Five ways to reduce claims for workplace stress
A recent High Court case has shed more light on the circumstances in which an employer may be liable for psychiatric illness caused by occupational stress. In the case of…
How will the pension shakeup affect divorcing couples?
Divorcing couples will benefit from greater control and flexibility in the separation of their assets as new pension reforms provide over 55s with unrestricted access to their pension pots. The…
A recap on shared parental leave changes
Businesses of all sizes need to be aware of recently introduced rules that now enable parents to share up to a year of leave after the birth or adoption of…
Preston solicitor passes top insolvency exam
A Preston-based solicitor has been recognised for his expertise in insolvency matters after passing a key exam. James Robbins, who is a solicitor at Harrison Drury, has gained insolvency practitioner…
How to divorce-proof your business
The starting point in divorce cases is a 50:50 split of a couple’s assets, including business assets, meaning a spouse of a business owner could be entitled to as much…
Six employment law lessons from the Jeremy Clarkson saga
The recent high-profile sacking of Jeremy Clarkson by the BBC following his assault on a co-worker holds many lessons for employers on how to handle misconduct in the workplace. The…
Do I have a claim for professional negligence?
Rarely has the issue of professional negligence enjoyed the level of media exposure as it has in recent years. The recent recession led to a lot of businesses losing money…
Q&A: Increase in court fees for businesses
Government increases in some civil court fees are due to come into effect from March 9, 2015, and will have a big financial impact on all businesses that regularly use…
