Free Movement of Services Post-Brexit
The first in our series of articles analysing the impact of Brexit in the run up to 29 March 2019.
Read MoreThe McBattle
Supermac’s “Mighty Mac” Vs McDonald’s Big-Mac. Who came out on top in…The McBattle.
Read MoreOFSTED reports; can they be challenged?
Ofsted reports play a crucial role in the evaluation of the overall effectiveness of a school, but how effectively can a school challenge these reports?
Read MoreLouboutin – Red soles, yay not nay?
The Court held that Louboutin’s red sole trade mark did not relate to a specific shape of a sole for high-heeled shoes since the description of the trademark explicitly stated that the contour of the shoes did not form part of the trademark.
Read MoreKitkat: can they get a break?
Nestle’s battle to trademark its four-finger shaped chocolate bar, Kitkat, did not go down a treat with its competitors or the Court.
Read MoreReady or Not… Here it comes! Insight into the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
SMEs need to watch out and act ahead of the new GDPR regulation which is due to come into effect on 25 May 2018. No matter how small you are, you will have to comply with the legislation governing the secure collection, storage and usage of personal information.
Read MoreDon’t play Russian Roulette with your trust instruments
Are you looking for ways to remain in better control of your assets? Do you contemplate minimising your tax liability? Have you thought of protecting your assets from creditors in times of financial difficulty?
Read MoreDividing Property Shares’: What’s Yours Is Mine?
If a romantic partner kept the home fire burning, managed the expenses, contributed to the bills and joined in your ‘friendship circle’ when you were together, do not be shocked that he/she will also want a share of the house if the relationship falls apart – it is time for you to take a step
Read More11 Lifesaver Provisions For Start-Ups and SMEs
If you are thinking about becoming the next Amazon, Facebook or Google, you are probably working on designing a business plan that covers finances, marketing, and market research. The reality, however, is that there is an additional component to the ‘success equation’ as you will also need some guidance to understand the basic legal requirements
Read MoreFrustration: Supervening Event or Bad Bargain?
We have all felt ripped off at some point, after entering into an agreement that is not quite what we expected. We have bought tickets to attend a concert and it gets cancelled at the last minute. We have entered into a commercial lease but the conditions are not as promised. Or you may be
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