What’s in a name? Trademark registration
An important concept that is found at the heart of most businesses is its branding. A company’s name or logo can often be its most valuable asset and therefore it is vital that this is
New Consumer Contracts Regulations in force
13th June 2014 saw changes to Consumer Contract Regulations when the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 come into force. These new regulations govern the pre-contractual requirements of certain consumer contracts, including
Oil Drilling in the Green Belt – Court of Appeal Rules
In a decision with important implications for the Metropolitan Green Belt, the Court of Appeal has ruled that exploratory drilling for hydrocarbons in the Surrey hills is a form of mineral extraction and therefore capable
Government to Ban Exclusivity Clauses in Zero Hours Contracts
Following a consultation seeking ways to prevent the abuse of zero hours contracts whilst also maximising opportunities both for employers seeking to create jobs and for individuals to obtain work that suits them, the Government
London School of Economics Tax Blunder
There will be red faces at the London School of Economics (LSE) after it was hit with a £10,200 penalty by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for filing its employers’ annual return and end of
Flexible Working – Right to Request Flexible Working
From the 30th June 2014 the Flexible Working Regulations and Part 9 of the Children and Families Act 2014 will come into force. This will mean that the right to request flexible working will be
Employment Case Aborted After 30 Days of Evidence
An ‘extraordinary’ case in which police officers contacted an employment judge in the midst of a lengthy hearing, passing information to her which was prejudicial to one of the parties, has resulted in important guidance
Court Accepts Jurisdiction in High Value Patent Dispute
Following a preliminary skirmish in a high value dispute between overseas companies, concerning ownership of a technology patent, the High Court has narrowly accepted that it has jurisdiction to resolve the matter purely on the
Patient Safety Trumps Psychiatrist’s Disability Discrimination Claim
In a case which underlined the overriding importance of patient safety in the healthcare professions, a psychiatrist who was prevented from working in a consultant’s role after he was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome has failed
Tribunal Guidance on Terrorism Insurance
In an important ruling for landlords, tenants and the insurance industry, the Upper Tribunal (UT) has found that the freeholders of a block of flats reasonably insured the premises against terrorism risks and were entitled