Employers must be prepared to respond to DSARs, even if they suspect ulterior motives.

Using a data subject access request (DSAR) as a tool against employers: How can employers navigate this?

Karen Holden
Sep 18 '24
Employers must be prepared to respond to DSARs, even if they suspect ulterior motives.
Any SME that’s been involved in litigation large or small should be familiar with the importance courts place on considering alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

The rise and rise of ADR – implications and advantages for SMEs

Simon Walsh
Sep 9 '24
Any SME that’s been involved in litigation large or small should be familiar with the importance courts place on considering alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Many SME owners find themselves frustrated when they consult a lawyer or accountant, because the advice they receive feels generic, instead of tailored to the individual needs of their business.

Getting the most out of your lawyers and/or accountants

Simon Walsh
Sep 4 '24
Many SME owners find themselves frustrated when they consult a lawyer or accountant, because the advice they receive feels generic, instead of tailored to the individual needs of their business.
Can things only get better with Labour’s proposed changes to employment law?

Can things only get better with Labour’s proposed changes to employment law?

Dr Jonathan Lord
Aug 5 '24
The Labour Party’s ‘Make Work Pay’ initiative outlines several significant changes to employment law aimed at improving the lives of working people in the UK
Tackling workplace toxicity: Legal responsibilities and best practices for employers

Tackling workplace toxicity: Legal responsibilities and best practices for employers

Karen Holden
Jul 30 '24
Under UK law, various acts and regulations address workplace misconduct and aim to protect employees from harassment and discrimination.
How can SMEs best address the threat of bribery and corruption

How can SMEs best address the threat of bribery and corruption?

Jason Piper
Jul 8 '24
Bribery and corruption impacts SMEs across the world, highlighting the need for transparency and strong regulatory frameworks
The SME recipe for IP success in Scotland in the food and drink sector 

The SME recipe for IP success in Scotland in the food and drink sector 

Julie Hamilton
Jul 3 '24
For SMEs in the food and drink sector, intellectual property rights (IPRs) used in relation to their products are often their most valuable assets
The disparity between Northern Ireland and Great Britain

Employment Law: The disparity between Northern Ireland and Great Britain  

Neil McLeese
Jul 2 '24
In this article, Neil McLeese, CEO at BeyondHR, discusses the disparity in employment law between Northern Ireland and Great Britain
Legal challenges and opportunities in the growing UK Gig Economy: How SMEs can protect themselves

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
AI and the drafting of commercial documents

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

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? 
Planning for exit

Planning for exit

Ben Hancock
May 23 '24
If you are preparing for exit, you will want to maximise the potential sale value of your business. And to achieve this, you’ll need a plan