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Civil Contingencies Act 2004 – What is it, why do we need it and when will it be used?

17 Mar 2020
Law Blog

So, when will the 2004 Act be used? Due to the outbreak of Covid-19 across Europe and parts of the world, countries are taking action on a huge scale. The UK government comparatively have been less severe in their response, however, this could be set to change...

The future of legal services – University of Lincoln Students launch project with Sills & Betteridge

16 Mar 2020
Firm News

University of Lincoln Students launch project with Sills & Betteridge to understand the experience of individuals and businesses when purchasing legal services and gain insights on attitudes to online services.

Raising Business Finance - Debt versus Equity

In order to expand, it's necessary for business owners to tap financial resources which typically fall into two categories – Debt or Equity. In this article, James Conduit, Corporate Partner, explores the pros and cons of each.

UBER DRIVERS HELD TO BE EMPLOYEES: The landmark French ruling

The French Court ruled on 05 March 2020 that Uber drivers are ‘employees’, not self-employed independent contractors, as referred to in Uber’s terms and conditions. Find out more in Stephen Britton's latest blog.

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes for East Lindsey Domestic Abuse Service

Yesterday Sills & Betteridge staff members participated in the ‘walk a mile in their shoes’. The walk is to remember those who have been victims of domestic abuse and who have lost their lives as a result.

Coronavirus in the Workplace: Key Points for Employers by Stephen Britton, Employment Law Solicitor [Part 3 of 3]

It has been reported that some employers have taken steps to close the workplace as a result of the coronavirus. Whilst this may work for some employers, for the large majority of employers, this is not possible.