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Formal Interviews – Do you need legal representation?
I hope you never need this advice and you are never summonsed to a formal interview by the Police or other public body but it
Privacy rights and aerial images
Drones or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAEs) have become increasingly popular and are now being sold online or on the high street in the thousands. However,
Trustees’ duty to give information to beneficiaries
It can be flattering to be asked by a relative or close friend to be a trustee of their estate, but this is a role
Taking your first commercial lease
Some of the world’s most successful companies have started at home or in a garage, but at some point it makes sense to move to
Is your organisation protected from employee social media legal risk?
Are you aware that employers can be liable for their employee’s unlawful social media posts made in the course of their employment? It doesn’t matter
Have you been targeted by negative social media posts?
Did you know that your business reputation can be damaged by negative online posts and reviews, causing loss of customers and profits? Your personal reputation
Farmers be alert when being inspected
Many local businesses within the South West are engaged in the business of farming and as such are regulated by a number of public authorities including
Help for House Sellers?
Selling a house has been revealed by various studies to be the most stressful life experience. What often adds to the stress is a buyer
Don’t let your digital assets end up in a digital grave
In 2018, according to Forbes, the top ten YouTube stars were earning between $14.5 and $22 million. The top earner was a seven-year old boy
Valuing an estate for probate
When someone dies, all the assets in the estate will need to be valued as early possible for two key reasons. Firstly, an estate valuation
Development proposals and your local authority search
When it comes to choosing a new home, your future surroundings can be as important as the building itself. But could somebody else’s development plans
What can you do if your child is injured in a serious accident
Children’s birthday parties have become big business over the last few years and the type of events available offer ever more adrenaline-fueled activities. Gone are
NetRights welcomes new protection for social media users
This week the Government published its long-awaited White Paper on “Online Harms” which contains proposals intended to reduce harmful content on the internet. The key
SHOULD I GET A LAWYER FOR A SPEEDING OFFENCE?
In today’s world driving a car is vital to mobility, flexibility and freedom, but we can all make mistakes – driving too fast, driving below
Supreme Court recognises that social media is a “casual medium” in libel battle
In this long running defamation claim Mrs Stocker posted on Facebook of her husband, Mr Stocker, the words “He tried to strangle me”. Mr Stocker
Choosing the best conveyancer who is right for you
A recent survey by conveyancing software company InfoTrack shows that more of us are shopping around for legal services. If you are buying or selling
Making a will after a second or subsequent marriage
Without a valid will that says otherwise, your spouse may inherit most if not all of your assets on your death and any children you
Option or promotion agreement – which is best for landowners?
If you have land that is ripe for development, how do you go about ensuring you get the best possible return on its value? If
Anonymous pub and restaurant online reviews leave a bad taste
Restaurants and pubs across Cornwall are complaining about a series of negative reviews on TripAdvisor left by an anonymous reviewer. These reviews criticise the food
Help to Buy – beware of some cracks in the structure
The Help to Buy scheme was originally introduced in April 2013. Since then, it has helped nearly 170,000 households onto the property ladder. However, as