As more and more business activities take place online, the importance of data protection has become increasingly clear. Data protection refers to the measures that businesses take to safeguard their sensitive information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. There are several reasons why businesses need to be aware of data protection. First and foremost, …
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What is Technology Law? Technology law refers to the legal framework and regulations that govern the use and development of technology. It covers a wide range of topics, including (IP) intellectual property, data privacy, cybersecurity, and the liability of tech companies. Technology law plays a crucial role in shaping the development and use of technology …
When buying a business, it’s important for buyers to consider the legal aspects involved to ensure a smooth transaction and avoid any potential problems down the road. It’s just as important that the sellers have everything in place from a legal perspective. Due diligence (DD) is the process of thoroughly investigating and verifying all aspects …
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Technology businesses face unique challenges and legal implications as they grow and scale. From protecting their intellectual property to ensuring they comply with data privacy regulations, it’s essential for technology companies to have a strong legal foundation in place. Here, we’ll discuss the key areas of legal protection that technology businesses need to be aware …
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Selling your business can be stressful and is a challenging task to say the least. There are lots to consider; whether that be tax, the legals or just being aware of how secure your future is going to be. Statistics show that without the right professional support in place, about 50% of sales negotiations will …
As we approach the festive period, it’s important to be aware of consumer rights! Yes, as a business owner, you should know what rights your customers have as well as your own rights! What are consumer rights? In the UK and EU, there is a range of laws protecting consumers (i.e., your everyday person acting …
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November and December are the busiest months of the year for many businesses. Sales peak, which is great, but with great power comes great responsibility. This brings me on to the legal issues you should be aware of when selling around Black Friday, Cyber Monday and during the festive period. It is incredibly important to …
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Client contracts are so important as they set out from the get-go everything the client needs to know about your relationship with them, what they can expect from you, and more importantly what you can expect from them. Before I get into it, it’s important to add that a client contract doesn’t have to be …
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We are just over Halloween but that doesn’t mean all the scary business stuff has disappeared off the face of the earth. This week over at Jamieson Law we have been talking about all things spooky! Whether that be having your trademarks in place, supplier agreements up to date or shareholders agreements dotted and signed, …
We’ve been back and forth, and upside down, with all the changes relating to IR35 in recent years. IR35 is the off-payroll working rules, and applies to self-employed contractors providing services through a limited company. The rules are in place to ensure that contractors pay the correct amount of tax (and aren’t merely ‘disguised employees’). …
