Have you taken precautions to avoid prosecution under the Bribery Act?
In a recent survey Ernst & Young found that 72 per cent of middle managers in the UK are unaware of the Bribery Act which came into force last July.
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Don’t find yourselves sued over the London Olympics
The Olympic Games may be the greatest sporting event in the World but, unless you are one of the few privileged sponsors, you may find yourself sued or even prosecuted for seeing the Games as a marketing opportunity, Giles Dixon, solicitor and founding director of ContractStore.com explains some the rules around the Games.
Small Businesses Face Growing Data Risks
Cyber crime is growing. In 2011, Trustwave, the cyber security firm, performed 42 per cent more investigations into suspected data breaches than in 2010 – largely due to a jump in sophisticated hack attacks on companies’ computer systems.
Employment tribunal shake up will help business growth
Employment tribunal changes will come into effect on Friday that will make it easier for businesses to take on staff and improve the process when staff have to be let go.
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – Extra holiday or a contractual nightmare?
The majority of employees in England and Wales will be looking forward to the additional day’s holiday this year to celebrate 60 years of the Queen’s reign. However, for some employers the additional holiday, Susan Evans, Partner at Lester Aldridge explains what to do if you think that will bring you a contractual headache.
Patent Box legislation stays intact and moves a step nearer
The draft Patent Box legislation remained intact at its first reading in Parliament, with just some minor tinkering at the edges according to a leading firm of patent attorneys.
Trading Standards to have more clout to protect consumers
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills today launched a consultation on proposals to make it easier for Trading Standards officers to tackle rogue traders across local authority boundaries.
Top 10 legal issues to consider when using Twitter
Twitter can be a fantastic marketing tool, but you need to be aware of the legal implications. Let me explain how to not fall into some of the pitfalls.
What every copyright owner should know about Pinterest
A relative new kid on the social media block, Pinterest is growing quickly, with rating figures suggesting that UK traffic increased almost 50% between December and January alone.
Why pre-nups can protect your family business
For hard-pressed business owners who have poured blood, sweat and tears into building up a successful company, the stakes are particularly high when it comes to marriage. While it might not be romantic, a pre-nup agreement is a sensible – some would say vital – solution to safeguard everything you have worked so hard for.
