A beginner’s guide to intellectual property law

Thanks to the internet, theft of intellectual property is a widespread problem in many industries. The number one cause of this is piracy, however many breeches in the law come from people simply not understanding the parameters of the law.

How to Avoid Gazumping ?

If you thought gazumping was left in the nineties along with the proliferation of yellow smileys and platform wearing girl bands, think again! The Spice Girls may not be making a comeback, but gazumping is a trend that is enjoying a revival; in fact these days 1 in 10 home buyers report being the victim of a gazumper.

What To Consider When Seeking Employment Law Advice

Laws are constantly changing, adapting and updating. One of the most complex areas of law is employment, because it incorporates the rights of both employee and employer. There are many different legal areas which can be breached by either party and, when this happens, it is a good idea to seek employment law advice. Here are the key factors to consider when seeking employment law advice:

What are the benefits of a compromise agreement ?

Have you had to let a member of staff go in unfortunate circumstances? 

Could the dismissal be considered to be unfair or discriminatory? When this happens, employees may be entitled to take legal action against the company, potentially sullying your brand and causing internal and external chaos. If affiliation between the two parties has ended in unpleasant terms then you may want to consider entering a compromise agreement. Some of the benefits of this agreement include:

Choosing the Best Corporate Solicitors for You

Solicitors are much like doctors in that you need to have confidence in their skills from the start. Doubting your choice of solicitor when you are part way through your proceedings is never good, so it makes sense to take time with the research stage.

To help you with this, the following 5 points are worth looking into.

6 Basic Pieces of Legal Advice Following Redundancy

Being made redundant can be a traumatising process in today's economic climate but is, unfortunately, part and parcel of an economic downturn. Due to this, it is integral that you understand the legal proceedings by seeking legal advice following redundancy in case you're found in this situation. 

What is a Commercial Dispute ?

A commercial dispute is any dispute that arises between two companies or businesses. Its cause varies but the vast majority of commercial disputes are down to:

• Non-payment for goods following delivery
• Non-completion of a project resulting in loss of income
• Delivery of unsatisfactory goods or workmanship

As a business owner you could be the party making a claim against a supplier or the party being claimed against. Either way, the route taken by a commercial dispute depends on several factors, including the size of the claim, the strength of the case and whether there is a dispute settlement clause written into your contract.

Why Might my Small Business need Commercial Law Advice?

Your business is undoubtedly one of the most important factors of your life so the last thing you want to do is jeopardise it through not getting the right legal advice. You probably have a lawyer at present who handles your day to day legal issues but how much do they know about the intricacies of commercial law?

What is commercial law?

Commercial law is a branch of the legal system that governs the sale or purchase of goods and/or services as a business. In other words, any sale you make to a customer/client and every purchase you make from a supplier is governed by commercial law rather than private law in the event of a dispute.