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Does exactly what it says on the tin: the power of IP

28 April 20204 May 2020 In Business, Legal Business Matters 0 Comments

Had it not have been for a forgotten tin opener, Ermal Fraze’s family picnic one Sunday in 1963 might have been entirely unremarkable.

middle aged businesswoman looking worried

Resolving commercial disputes from your front room

28 April 2020 Advice, Legal Business Matters 0 Comments

The coronavirus pandemic is having a significant impact on the personal and professional lives of people worldwide.

tax

A force to be reckoned with

20 April 202014 May 2020 Legal Cherry Martin 0 Comments

Has your insurance company tried to invoke the clause of force majeure as a reason not to pay within your contract during these covid-19 times?

pensions_news

Understanding what to do with pensions whilst furloughing staff

9 April 2020 Finance, Legal Business Matters 1 Comment

Since the Government published details about its Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, there have been many questions asked about what it means for pensions.

morrisons profits

Rogue employees and personal data breaches – when are employers liable?

1 April 20201 April 2020 Advice, Legal Simon Stokes 0 Comments

It’s every employer’s nightmare.  An employee with a grudge misuses personal data relating to their employer

Statue of Hercules

Protection of cultural property post Brexit

1 April 20201 April 2020 Legal Business Matters 1 Comment

Tackling the illegal excavation and trafficking of items of cultural property and preventing their sale in the art market has long been recognised by the international community as a key means of protecting the world’s heritage.

coronavirus

Maintaining our privacy during a pandemic: are our privacy laws working?

17 March 202017 March 2020 Legal Jon Belcher 1 Comment

Information is key to handling any crisis, especially in a health emergency such as the current coronavirus pandemic.

IR35

Preparing your business for IR35

17 March 202025 March 2020 Advice, Legal Business Matters 0 Comments

Employment law team from Aaron & Partners have produced a list of top tips aimed at helping UK business owners of UK SMEs understand IR35

Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Is your business immune?

17 March 202016 March 2020 Advice, Legal Business Matters 1 Comment

The outbreak of the coronavirus disease, COVID-19 continues to pose a significant threat to businesses in the UK.

Email exchange

High Court case finds binding contract created by emails

5 March 2020 Legal Business Matters 1 Comment

A recent case involving Superdrug Stores Plc and Athena Brand Ltd ruled that an email exchange between the two companies formed a binding contract.

cloud computing

Fog and edge computing: revolutionary new technologies operating at the edge of the law

27 February 202027 February 2020 Legal Simon Stokes 0 Comments

Most businesses will be familiar with cloud computing. Many companies have moved their IT operations to the cloud, or consume cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) applications and tools such as Salesforce, Dropbox or Microsoft Office 365.

Terms and conditions

Why you need clear-cut terms and conditions for your business

20 February 202020 February 2020 Legal Business Matters 1 Comment

Every time you enter a business arrangement with another party, there’s a chance you could be held liable in case something goes wrong.

Contract

How to avoid litigation: Contract with care

19 February 202015 December 2023 Legal Business Matters 0 Comments

Whether it’s in our personal or business lives, there is plenty of room for conflict in a world that seems increasingly fraught and complex.

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Why Cyber risk is the number one business risk in 2020

23 January 202023 January 2020 In Business, Legal Simon Stokes 4 Comments

In January the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) fined DSG Retail Limited (DSG) £500,000 after a ‘point of sale’ computer system was compromised as a result of a cyber-attack, affecting at least 14 million people.

business ideas

Considerations in selling to an employee ownership trust

23 November 201910 April 2021 Advice, Legal Business Matters 0 Comments

Employee ownership of a company is not a new concept. It has been around for a while, with employees enjoying direct ownership as shareholders, often receiving dividends that supplement salary,

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PPE Medpro has been ordered to repay nearly £122 million to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) after losing its High Court case over the supply of sterile gowns during the Covid-19 pandemic.

PPE Medpro consortium signals willingness to settle as spotlight turns to government’s £85m missed resale opportunity

Following a £122m High Court ruling, PPE Medpro’s consortium says it is willing to engage in settlement talks with administrators — as questions mount over the government’s refusal to resell £85m worth of gowns.

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