Beginning a new business can be an exciting process, but the legal aspects of it can be quite intimidating. Often, asking business solicitors for advice and aid can be a good way to get everything in order. If you are wondering what sort of questions you should ask when getting law advice for your new…
Your small business has hopefully avoided any legal situations so far, but once your company grows to a certain point then legal complications are practically inevitable. Did you know that the average large U.S. corporation might be juggling up to 37 lawsuits simultaneously? That’s unfortunately the sort of problem that businesses must deal with in…
Finding a lawyer when you are first establishing your business is key in order to benefit in the long term. It is an area that you should invest both money and time in wisely to gain the most from a working relationship with your lawyer. A good business lawyer will be able to assist you…
Knowing your rights at work is of great importance; it ensures that both parties, employers and employees, are adhering to current government laws. However, it can sometimes be tricky knowing how many hours (by law) you can work in a week? Or how many days holiday your employees are actually entitled to? Within each company…
You’ve probably used eBay a few times, whether it was as a buyer or seller. Even for good sellers, it’s not uncommon to receive negative feedback through circumstances out of your control – perhaps the item was lost in the post or the customer bought something they didn’t really want. One seller in Ohio was…
Many employers provide employees with the valuable benefits offered by permanent health insurance (PHI). However, a recent case tested the question of whether or not there is an implied term in a contract of employment that an employee would not have their employment terminated as a means to remove entitlement to payments under a PHI…
So, you’ve worked hard building your business for years, sacrificing time with your family, missing important events and doing all you can to ensure future financial security. Then, out of the blue, comes an opportunity which you may or may not have planned for. Somebody wants to buy your business and the offer they make…
With so many high profile and celebrity divorces in the media spotlight, it’s hard to escape the discussions going on around us about pre-nuptial agreements, often known as pre-nups. Large settlements between household names bring to light the perils of marrying in haste without giving a thought to the consequences of marriage breakdown. Whilst the…
The weekly top 5 tips post is always full of helpful hints and advice for small, home and micro business owners. 1. Make sure that you separate yourself from your business activity. Because a large number of small businesses operate as sole traders, their individual assets are not protected and would also be at risk…
