Business Law
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…
Whistleblowing Nurse’s Dismissal ‘Grossly Unfair’
There are few things more serious in an employment context than sacking a whistleblower for performing a valuable public service. The Employment…
Indirect Consumer Confusion – Bourbon Supplier Wins Trade Mark Battle
he average consumer is not a fool, but trade mark law is all about mistakes and unwitting assumptions they might be expected to make…
Discrimination and the Burden of Proof – Supreme Court Clarifies the Law
Ever since a crucial alteration was made to the wording of the Equality Act 2010, the question of where the burden of proof lies in…