CLICK HERE to read our answers to common questions our clients have about buying a pharmacy. There are many reasons for wanting to own a healthcare business. Almost all self-employed people value autonomy and creative freedom, often above money. There is also the social-awareness aspect, as pharmacies are at the heart of a community and contracted […]
The Powers of Attorney Act has recently been updated with amendments which affect the process of making an LPA, as well as the rules around objections to the registration of an LPA. This blog outlines the changes and what you need to know if you are thinking of making an LPA. What is an LPA? A lasting […]
On any given day, we share more than 10 billion emojis around the world and the general consensus is that emojis are for causal conversations. However that could all change after a groundbreaking Canadian court case revolving around emoji law and the thumbs-up emoji (????). In this case a farmer sent a thumbs-up emoji to […]
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2002 (the Act) came into force on 1st August 2022. Section 3 of the Act applies retrospectively to overseas entities who bought property or land on or after 1 January 1999. It also applies to overseas entities who dispose of property or land after 28 February 2022. The […]
It has been almost one year since the General Data Protection Act (GDPR) came into force. Most of us are used to having to click through at least one data protection related notice every time we go to a website. And fines have been issued, with Google being the first recipient, receiving a €50 million […]
Last month the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) issued a £12,700,000 fine to TikTok for a number of breaches of the UK data protection laws, including a failure to use children’s data lawfully. The Information Commissioner stated that children’s data “may have been used to track children and profile them, potentially delivering harmful inappropriate content with their next […]
Buying a pharmacy in the UK is a unique and attractive business opportunity for investors. If you are considering a pharmacy purchase, we have a comprehensive guide and common questions and answers available to assist with your decision. In this blog, we will highlight and discuss key aspects which you should consider, especially if there is little scope in […]
Whether you have taken the first step to franchising your business or have multiple stores and are looking to expand further, taking on a new franchisee can be a risky business. Fortunately, with correct due diligence, well-drafted confidentiality agreements and deposit agreements, you can increase your chances of selecting a franchisee who will be an […]
Did you know that Olympic champion and all-round legend Mo Farah’s ‘Mobot’ symbol is trade marked, as is Usain Bolt’s signature lightning bolt pose? It may surprise you that these are not simply famous concepts – each has also been recognised as commercially valuable, and thereby worth protecting under intellectual property law. Similarly, prolific author […]
