With more goods being traded online, and ideas and creations being so easily available to view globally, it is not surprising that examples of copyright infringement have increased in recent years. ‘However, what actually constitutes copyright, how a business can prove that their copyright has been infringed, and what action can be taken to remedy…
If you rely on the supply of packaging from a third party, you may be at risk in a number of ways. Does the quality meet your brand standards? Do the materials fulfil the environmental specification? How much wastage is acceptable? Will you suffer a financial loss from delays, for example if goods are perishable,…
If you are involved in a business dispute, then it is sensible to try to resolve the matter as quickly and cost-efficiently as possible to avoid or reduce the chances of having to go to court. Taking advice at an early stage from a solicitor who is experienced in dispute resolution is vital, and one…
With the rise of the digital era and advances in technology, we have seen and will continue to see growth in the use of electronic contracts to conclude legal agreements between parties. While there are advantages in terms of speed and remote access, there are also security risks. So, do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?…
As a minority shareholder in a business, you may feel frustrated with how the directors are running the company. This frustration may stem from their salaries, which directly affect your dividends. If the majority shareholders agree with you, then you may be able to address these issues with their cooperation. However, even if they do…
Assessing the impact of the General Election 2024 The result from the 4th July General Election 2024 was not a surprise for many – but what are the implications of the new Labour Government now the dust has started to settle? And will we really see changes to legislation in the first 100 days, as…
Negotiating funding for your management buyout (MBO) Buying into and taking the helm of a business you know well can be an exciting prospect. A management buy-out (MBO) offers the experienced management team a chance to take a business forward in new ways, ones which the previous owner may not have supported. Your inside knowledge…
Imagine a contract you entered into is not going as expected and you want to terminate. All you want is to get out of this contract but, if not terminated properly, this could end up causing you more issues than necessary. Ending a contract cleanly is, therefore, probably just as important as putting a contract…
As a business owner in partnership with others, you probably took great care to consider the key issues and agree a carefully worded partnership agreement at the formation of your business. But once signed, has this important document been filed away under lock and key without a great deal of attention since then? There are…
When appointing a new supplier there is often a dilemma over the issue of confidentiality. How do you strike the balance between sharing enough information to obtain the best deal without jeopardising confidential business information? ‘It is imperative that business owners treat their confidential information with the utmost importance when appointing new suppliers,’ says Rachel…