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    Can you protect your IP if someone copies your business idea?

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

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    What happens to intellectual property when a company is dissolved?

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

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    Review Business Governance Post-Budget: Essential Health Check

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

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    Packaging – is your supply contract tightly packed?

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

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    Can you claim interest on money owed to your business?

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

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    Are electronic contracts the best way forward?

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

  • Negotiating funding for your management buyout (MBO)

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

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    The power of a letter before action in a business dispute

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

  • Removing a Partner Accused of Professional Breach

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

  • Vespero. Scotland’s first ‘tequila’ launched – but there’s a sour twist…

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

  • How to deal with a dispute arising from an indemnity

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

  • The Importance of Reviewing Contracts Before Signing

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

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    Common Mistakes to avoid in Business Contracts

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

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    What can you do if your supply contract is terminated without your agreement?

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

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    7 key benefits of a Shareholders Agreement

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

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    Why your terms and conditions may be letting you down

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

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    Laceys Solicitors advise Renais Spirits ahead of the launch of Renais Gin

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

  • Due diligence – ensuring a business acquisition benefits from the contracts

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

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    Is your Pre-nuptial Agreement strategic business risk management?

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

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    A legal checklist for new ventures

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