Are You Breaking the Law?

Starting your online business can be a daunting task, especially with a very long to-do list before you are actually up and running. One of the things that can be easily forgotten about is having a solid set of terms and conditions drafted for your website or app. Neglecting this task, which many people deem …

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Ebola Clauses – where do you stand?

As Ebola continues to spread, over 13,000 people have now contracted the deadly disease. Major airports are operating Ebola screenings for arrivals from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea, but as of yet no shipping ports have followed suit. The International Maritime Organisation has ordered that all ports are to remain open to allow trading to …

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Protecting Your Business Against Bad Weather

Want to give your business a more professional appearance? Give your clients peace of mind? Protect your business? Two words. Bespoke contracts. It’s prudent to consider what type of contract will best serve your business – why acquire a contract that is unenforceable and doesn’t represent your business. And with the business world constantly changing …

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Introducer Relationships – The Benefits

The ways in which people in business connect and build relationships is really varied. In particular, when it comes to business, you never know where that next lead may come from. One of the benefits of having strong relationships with those operating in a different sectors means that you never know who you could meet …

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Intellectual Property – Don’t Give Your Work Away

As youngsters we are taught to share, but with age and experience we begin to determine what we should and shouldn’t give away to others. Sharing Intellectual Property is still something that regularly causes confusion, so it is vital to always remember that IP is your work, not a gift. Many cases of IP infringements …

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Partnership Agreements – things to consider

When our clients talk to us about partnership agreements; in the same breath, they speak of cooperation, long-term relationships and working together for a common goal. Partnership agreements are also known as channel partnerships or managed partnerships.  Most IT or tech-based companies are used to such routes to market; however there are many ways to …

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Paying by Direct Debit

Paying through direct debit is something we are pleased to offer to clients. In the legal sector it can be quite unusual, and it is common for work to be completed and the full bill settled within a 14 to 30 day period. But we understand that this method doesn’t always work out, especially for …

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If I can understand then I am more likely to adhere

Whilst ignorance is not a defence, ignorance can cause confusions which often leads to problems or disputes. Understandably when you are running a small business, avoiding these types of situations is beneficial. Ignorance of the law as we know is no defence and can often lead to problems and costly legal battles. In short, ignorance …

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