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The High Court has partially dismissed a claim in passing off by a Cotswolds estate agent firm against a former partner's firm. The court also upheld the defendants' counterclaim to invalidate the claimant's trade mark. The dispute concerned the use of the name...
In Morris v Lauren Richards Ltd [2023] EAT 19, the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) decided that the employment tribunal below had erred in law by focusing on the likely impact of termination of employment on the individual's anxiety. In the Employment Tribunal, the...
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Warning: the case note below may be emotionally challenging for some readers. It contains references to sexual violence and domestic violence. Please exercise caution and self-care when engaging with this material, and seek support if needed. In Trustees of the Barry...
I was speaking at a conference recently and was asked a question. The company is a start up and cannot afford to pay national minimum wage to employees, but still requires help. Can it defer payment until they are profitable? Perhaps by giving the people shares...
I recently had a client call with the above question. This particularly client is on one of my fixed monthly subscription plans which mean they get access to my expert legal brain on tap for a relatively small monthly subscription payment. The employer had received a...
Restrictive covenants for employees are contractual clauses (in Employment contracts) that may limit an employee's actions after leaving a job, such as prohibiting them from competing with their former employer, soliciting clients, or revealing trade secrets. I often...
Looking to buy a business but don’t have the funds to make the purchase? This article offers tips and strategies for acquiring a business with little or no money down, from seeking out owner financing to exploring creative financing options like seller carry-backs or equity partnerships.
In this post, I will be discussing corporate law solicitors, their role, and whether you need one for your business. So, what is a corporate law solicitor? To put it simply, a corporate law solicitor is a legal professional who specialises in providing advice and...
This recent case demonstrates a £1,000,000 reason to have awesome terms and conditions in place and to perhaps review your current terms and conditions! The High Court has dismissed a claim for summary judgment for £1 million against Camelot, the operator of an online...
A Shareholders Agreement can be a crucial document for any business with multiple owners, helping to define rights and responsibilities, manage disputes, and provide clarity around decision-making. This article outlines seven key reasons why your business should have a Shareholders Agreement in place, from protecting minority shareholders to providing a roadmap for the sale of the business.
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