The collapse of the construction group, Carillion, leaving an estimated pension hole of around £2.6billion, and total liabilities of around £5billion, means many businesses and public sector workers are doubtful about their future. Carillion’s supply chain stretches far and wide,
As a business owner, the law may seem an unnecessary burden, creating reporting and compliance obligations that get in the way of good business. You might be tempted to think that as long as your terms and conditions are in hand, the
A recent High Court case under the Commercial Agents Regulations has opened a new avenue of liability for software companies. It could result in software vendors having to make large cash pay-outs to commercial agents who promote, sell or license
When you don’t have the budget for full-time sales people, and lack the time or the skills to generate increased sales yourself, appointing a commission-only sales agent seems like the best of all worlds. You don’t have the costs or management
When assessing a contract for risk, we naturally focus on areas such as limits of liability, warranties and intellectual property. Whilst these are important, you should not disregard clauses that may appear to be innocuous based on their heading alone.
Imagine: You have ordered ten PCs from a supplier in Edinburgh. The order is despatched, but you receive a call telling you that the delivery vehicle has been in an accident on the M6 and the PCs are written off.
A good employee can be one of the greatest assets to your business, but employees can also become one of the biggest risks. Recent research has shown that while most businesses are alert to the dangers of external security threats
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 came into effect in March 2015. While we tend to think of slavery as an evil of times gone by, human trafficking, slavery and forced working for inadequate compensation are becoming increasing concerns in our