Company and Commercial

The short answer is no—you cannot legally copy an idea. Under intellectual property (IP) law, ideas themselves are not p

A company will be struck off the register if it fails to submit annual returns or otherwise fails to comply with formal

Several measures announced in the Autumn Budget will affect businesses, and this serves as a timely reminder to review a

If you rely on the supply of packaging from a third party, there is a lot to consider. Does the quality meet your brand

If your business is owed money, the impact on cash flow can be considerable. Since interest rates have improved you coul

With the rise of the digital era and advances in technology, we have seen and will continue to see growth in the use of

Buying into and taking over a business you know well can be an exciting prospect.  A management buyout (MBO) offers an e

If you are involved in a business dispute, then it is sensible to try to resolve the matter as quickly and cost-efficien

If you are a member of a partnership and one of your partners has been accused of breaching professional standards, this

Many of us remember the Tequila song, assuring us that tequila makes us happy (at least until the hangover arrives). Yet

As a business owner you may well have been given the benefit of an indemnity in any of your commercial agreements.  Inde

Businesses enter into contracts all the time whether they are conscious of this or not. Whether you tick a box that says

Contracts are the lifeblood of businesses, setting out exactly how they interact with suppliers, employees, customers, a

As a supplier you rely on the contractual relationships with your customers for many reasons.  As well as helping to for

A shareholders' agreement is a contract between the shareholders of a company that sets out the terms and conditions of

A robust set of terms and conditions are essential for every business, allowing you to clearly outline the products or s

Leading Dorset Firm, Laceys Solicitors, has advised Renais Spirits, the brainchild of Alex Watson, ahead of the recent r

If you have spotted a great business acquisition opportunity and the headline figures look superb, how do you know that

Managing risk is an essential part of any business operation and while personal relationships do not often appear high o

Whether you are launching a new product, expanding your existing business into new areas or starting an entirely new ent