What are the most common legal issues in business?
Legal disputes can be time-consuming and costly, especially to small business owners who may not have the funds for adequate legal representation. The more you know about the common legal...
What should shareholders do if they suspect their dividends are undercut unfairly?
Shareholders are at risk of being treated differently and unfairly over dividend payments during the coronavirus pandemic, Lynsey Burke, senior associate at law firm Nelsons?has warned.?
Experts explain: An SME guide to unfair dismissal
We turned to the experts for advice on how to ensure you stay within the law when dismissing employees. Hear direct from some of the top legal experts in the UK about how to avoid an unfair dismissal claim.
How to draft a consultancy agreement
Employing consultants and self-employed people can be tricky business. Here's an expert guide to make sure your consultancy agreement is fair and legal.
6 famous copyright cases
Lawsuits often stem from copyright infringement, plagiarism, or inaccurate details surrounding true events. In some cases, a lawsuit is wrapped up quickly, but here several famous copyright infringements that led to legal action.
What is considered “fair dealing” in UK copyright law?
What is fair dealing? A term used in UK copyright laws, fair dealing is designed to allow others lawful use or reproduction of someone else's work without the need to...
What do sex toys, architects and vineyards have in common?
What do sex toys, architects and vineyards have in common? They are all sectors that could be claiming for Research and Development Tax Credit, according to R&D specialists RIFT Research and Development. We look at the top industries that could do with making the most of what the Government has to offer.
VAT in 2020: What you need to know
With Brexit on the verge of ?getting done? Alison Horner, indirect tax partner at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, looks at the outlook for VAT in 2020, arguing companies need to adapt both to changes brought about by Brexit and from new EU measures to combat fraud.
GDPR beyond compliance need: a value-adding tool for SMEs
It was difficult to miss GDPR coming into force last May. The press was awash with horror stories on what could go wrong. But shall we take a look at what’s ‘right’ about GDPR?
Right to Buy: Could you earn the right to buy a commercial property?
The introduction of the Right to Buy scheme in the United Kingdom has successfully helped thousands of first-time buyers get on to the property ladder.
Health and safety requirements for new businesses
When starting a business there are many different things to consider, from where your premises will be, to how many staff and what positions you hire first.
Is keyman insurance key to your business security?
If you run a business, what first comes to mind when making your list of must-have insurances?