Five Ways To Disaster Proof Your New-Build Home Purchase
Many people dream of purchasing a sparkling new-build home, free from any trace of the lives of previous occupants. Buying a new-build means that nothing has been touched by anyone except builders and it can be designed and finished to your specification. There are many advantages to buying a new-build home; for example, there are […]
What’s In A (Domain) Name?
Domain names are a considerable business asset in today’s digital world. Therefore, disputes can be costly, requiring expert legal advice and representation. If you are in any doubt as to the value of popular domain names, consider the following: In 2010, fb.com was acquired by Facebook for $US8.5 million from the American Farm Bureau Federation. […]
In Those We Trust – A Guide To Charity Trustees
There are over 180,000 charities in England and Wales[1], which endeavour to benefit various sectors of society in unique ways. But the one thing they all have in common is they rely on the dedication, experience, time and effort of committed charity trustees. This article gives a brief picture of what a charity trustee is, […]
Should You Risk Signing A Pre-incorporation Contract?
Commercial contract breaches can result in one party having to pay a vast sum of money to another, as compensation for the breach. The financial ramifications can affect not only the signatories, but other entities reliant upon them. As a result, there are many rules and regulations that govern the formation and enforceability of contracts. […]
Remedies Available For IP Infringements
Intellectual Property (IP) rights are there to protect you, your company, your brand and your image. IP rights and intangible assets can account for up to 80% of a company’s value[1] yet we don’t seem to value these rights highly enough to protect them properly. IP infringements should be taken seriously by businesses; however, many don’t […]
Keeping Your House In Order – UK Company Filing Duties
There is no doubt that the UK has a simple and straightforward process for setting up a company. According to current World Bank economy rankings, the UK is the 7th easiest country in the world to do business and the 16th most start-up friendly nation[1]. To add to the comfort that entrepreneurs feel when launching […]
Cover Up! Protecting Yourself From Silicosis
Derek Bennett 67, spent 50 years as a stonemason, a job requiring deep levels of skill and expertise. Today, he suffers from an industrial disease known as silicosis, linked to his repeated exposure to dangerous dust particles throughout his working life. He was recently awarded an undisclosed settlement from his employers after bringing a personal […]
Don’t Let Your Global Business Result In a Worldwide Problem
International Contracts and Dispute Resolution With America, Europe and the Middle East battling tumultuous political times, certainty in cross-jurisdictional contracts is more important than ever before. If a dispute arises, the most important considerations for having it resolved quickly were ideally negotiated at the formation stage of the agreement – the governing law and the […]
No Court Required – Mediation and Personal Injury Claims
We seldom stop to think about the human factor of personal injury law. Tabloids newspapers love to pounce on stories of thousands, if not millions, of pounds in compensation being paid out for seemingly inconsequential mishaps. As a personal injury lawyer, it angers me that peoples’ pain can be trivialised in such a way. I […]