Business Law
Penal Clause ‘Cunningly Concealed’ in Telecommunications Contract
Onerous terms and conditions cunningly hidden amidst the small print of a contract are likely to be viewed as entirely worthless by…
Employment Contracts and the Implication of Terms by Custom and Practice
Workers wishing to discern the extent of their entitlements need usually do no more than read their employment contracts. As one case…
Deduction of Accommodation Costs from Income Tax – Guideline Ruling
You are only able to deduct accommodation and other expenses from your Income Tax liabilities if they have been wholly, exclusively and…
Would Your Workplace Disciplinary Procedures Withstand ET Scrutiny?
Workplace disciplinary hearings should always be conducted on the assumption that the fairness of the procedure followed is in future…
Company Accounts Cannot Be Retrospectively Adjusted for Convenience
A company’s accounts cannot be retrospectively adjusted to meet the convenience of its directors. …
Maternity Discrimination Victim Receives Substantial Compensation
Maternity leave should be a period of joy and tranquillity but, all too often, it is marred by discrimination. …
Business Relationship Fallen Apart? The Law Can Help Pick Up the Pieces
No matter how long and successful a business relationship may be, there is always a risk that it may end acrimoniously. Such…
AI Machines May Take Over, But Not Yet – Landmark Patents Ruling
Artificial intelligence may be advanced but, at least so far as patent law is concerned, it has yet to overcome the human…
COVID-19 Lockdowns No Excuse for Sub-Standard Redundancy Processes
The COVID-19 lockdowns plunged thousands of businesses into dire financial straits but, as an Employment Tribunal (ET) ruling showed, the unprecedented crisis…
Commercial Negotiations – Talk is Cheap But Writing is Binding
Commercial negotiations often involve many meetings and any amount of talk, but the question of whether anything has actually been agreed is…