Blog - Cognitive Law

Mar

WE’RE STILL HIRING!

Cognitive Law was relatively “lucky” when the Government advised us all to work from home wherever possible We already did All our solicitors were used to working when, where and how they wished – predominantly from home I won’t pretend...

Mar

To furlough or not to furlough?

by Claire Carson in blog

Furlough may not have been a familiar word until recently, but it is now being used with abandon to describe a status that can help businesses and their employees during the current pandemic Wikipedia informs me that the word furlough...

Mar

Help for Domestic Abuse Victims

by Brigitte Shakespeare in blog

With lockdown measures in place in the UK as of 24th March it is feared that there could be a rise in domestic violence Mandatory lockdowns mean that victims of domestic violence are trapped inside with their abusers and cut off from the...

Mar

GUIDANCE ON CHILD ARRANGEMENTS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN

by Brigitte Shakespeare in blog

Following the lockdown announcement last Monday evening, we have received further guidance from the Head of Family Justice on how best to advise separated families on the arrangements for their children I know many people are worried about...

Mar

DO I STILL HAVE TO PAY RENTS FOR MY BUSINESS PREMISES?

by Mayumi Hawkes in blog

Q: I need to close my business premises because of COVID-19, do I still have to pay the rents to my landlord Generally yes, but you should first:- Identify what factors are contributing to the closure of your business premises For...

Mar

Contracts, Force Majeure and Covid-19

by Karen Blakesley in blog

As we make our way through these uncertain times, this may be the first time you have heard the phrase ‘force majeure’ used in terms of business (and consumer) contracts So, what is it And how does it help/hinder me What is it In...

Mar

Making wills during the coronavirus pandemic

by Richard Bates in blog

In light of current circumstances we have seen an increase in enquiries from people worried about updating their wills and powers of attorney Many people are concerned as to whether this can be done without having any face to face contact We...

Mar

How to maintain cash flow during these unprecedented times

by Lucy Tarrant in blog

Maintaining cash flow will be one of the keys to survival during these uncertain times, and the debt recovery team at Cognitive Law has put together the following guidance: 1 Have an effective credit control procedure in place and stick to...

Mar

COGNITIVE LAW – CORONA VIRUS UPDATE

by Lucy Tarrant in blog

As a firm we are already agile and flexible in our working patterns & locations As it is our corporate and social responsibility to take all possible measures to delay the spread of the virus, until further notice the Head Office team of...

Mar

First Friday Lunch Club – April 2020

by Amy Pulling in Events

Join us at the April First Friday Lunch Club, one of the best networking events for professionals in Brighton and Hove This month we’re really excited to have the lunch at The Walrus on the Friday 3rd April Book your tickets here if you’d...

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