3 things with regards to Document Management and GDPR
Controlling how documents are managed as well as controlling access to data is a key part of GDPR compliance. Find out more about document management here.
Managing Business Risks with Contractor Contracts
Hiring contractors or freelancers? We explain the benefits and risks of hiring contractors for your business as well as best practices to manage these risks.
Jurisdiction – a snapshot
When piecing together a contract, an often neglected but incredibly important area (quite literally) is jurisdiction and it seems wild to want to travel the world to fall out – or challenge the contract in court. Let’s strip this back, what is jurisdiction? Quite simply, it’s the location in which your contract is legally defined …
Small businesses, donations and working with charities.
In our experience, a lot of small business owners are very aware of social responsibilities and many have started businesses based upon a principle or an ethos. It would seem that small businesses are the perfect target for a charity or ethical organisation that requires donations. It appears logical, that a principled small business owner …
No Warranty No Clarity
This blog is part 2 of a series of 5 that is preoccupied with small business using contracts to avoid contractual disputes. Court is an expensive pursuit and building self-remedy or clauses into your contract, that are enforceable and offer solutions to problems that may arise is practically useful to small businesses. A considered contract …
Think ahead – plan to avoid contract problems
Small businesses should try and resolve their own contractual disputes where possible. It’s very expensive to use the courts as a way of resolving disputes. It costs too much time and money. This means building remedy into the contract. This is certainly one way of resolving disputes as they arise. The onus is on the …
If I can understand then I am more likely to adhere.
Contracts are about communication
A change in the law leads to new liability for Design and Planners.
Changes in the law means design and planners need more protection.
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 …
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 …