Legal challenges and opportunities in the growing UK Gig Economy: How SMEs can protect themselves
Karen Holden
Jul 1 '24
A gig worker is an individual who engages in short-term, flexible, or freelance work rather than traditional, long-term employment. This type of work is often facilitated through digital platforms or apps, such as Uber, TaskRabbit, and Fiverr, which connect workers with clients or customers seeking specific services
Is there a role for AI to be used in the drafting of commercial documents?
Karen Holden
Jun 12 '24
Karen Holden discusses the benefits and perils of AI, while asking whether the role of the modern solicitor is changing
Blockchain is it the solution for verifying digital identification for service providers and businesses?
Karen Holden
May 29 '24
What about maybe going so far as securing the electoral voting system’s integrity?
AI and data privacy: Balancing innovation and protection
Karen Holden
Feb 14 '24
As businesses of all sizes race to adopt AI, both in their customer facing and back-office functions, it’s important we stop to think about data protection considerations and compliance obligations.
Year end compliance checklist for businesses: Legal must dos
Karen Holden
Dec 8 '23
As the year draws to a close, businesses are gearing up for a new chapter while ensuring that all legal obligations are met
Navigating talent recruitment and retention challenges: A law firm’s perspective
Karen Holden
Nov 23 '23
Whilst this article discusses law firms, all SME’s and financial sectors we are fully aware are facing the same challenges. The advice and support herein can be applied to all business sectors and SME’s
AI can now access up-to-date information: What impact does this have on your SME?
Karen Holden
Oct 17 '23
In the ever-evolving world of business, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success
How to navigate insolvency: What to do when your company is financially strained
Karen Holden
Aug 3 '23
Facing financial uncertainly, being in debt and ultimately at risk of insolvency is a challenging situation for any business.
Navigating redundancies: Strategies for employers
Karen Holden
Jun 19 '23
Redundancy generally means that an employee is dismissed because their role is no longer needed, but there must be a genuine business justification for the proposed redundancies.
Understanding the role of your legal advisors and how to choose and instruct them
Karen Holden
May 9 '23
We all encounter various legal aspects on a daily basis, from small and routine transactions such as buying items online as a consumer or renting property, to important and high-stake transactions such as purchasing real property and making investments.
Understanding, embracing and benefitting from ‘diversity and inclusion’ within the workplace
Karen Holden
Apr 12 '23
Karen Holden dissects the complexities of employment law which is one of the fastest-evolving sections of UK legislation.
Data protection law has not and will not go away: Ignore the law and businesses will face fines
Karen Holden
Feb 1 '23
Data is a very valued commodity and has resulted in many cyber security breaches over the last few years with hackers looking to steal the data and/or tarnish business reputations.