Legal Q&A: What are the rules for using overseas employees?

Q: I own a start-up business where I need to use overseas employees and contractors. What are the main issues I have to consider and how...

How much is a company's Twitter account worth?

£217,000, according to US company Phonedog, who is suing an ex-employee for keeping the Twitter followers he attracted while working as...

Can I ban the use of social media at work?

To what extent can staff be prevented from using social media during working hours and what is best practice for employers in this area?...

Beware of what you say on websites, Facebook and Twitter

What you say on social media and on your website could break the advertising code: here's what you need to watch out for.

Are your email sign-offs breaking the law?

If you're trading as a limited company or a limited liability partnership, by law you must include certain information in your email sign...

Digital signatures: are they considered legally binding?

Is an email signature legally binding? William Robins explains the types of electronic signature that can be used and how they are viewed...

Data protection in the dumps: lessons from Oliver Letwin

From leaving government laptops on trains to sensitive CDs in taxis, the dumping of work-related documents in a park bin by Cabinet minis...

What can you do if one of your employees "does a Tevez"?

If you're an employer faced with an employee refusing to perform their duties, what can you do?

Find an investor (without breaking the law)

You can't just go out on the street and ask any old person to invest in your business. There are certain rules around attracting investor...

Five questions when choosing a lawyer

With recent news about rogue law firms ripping consumers off, here are top tips for entrepreneurs looking to choose a lawyer.