Legal
Is Your SME Aware of These 4 Vital Areas of Employment Law
There are many areas that need to be taken into account when making sure your SME is running successfully. Factors such as customer satisfaction, profit margins and stock control all need to be monitored and…
How to Use a Law Index
Economic trends probably aren’t the first thing on your mind when you wake up in the morning. In fact, you probably give little thought to economic trends ever unless you work in the financial sector….
Illegal Loyalty Programs
What could be illegal about a customer loyalty program? It seems that almost every business has some form of loyalty program. There are loyalty programs for grocery and clothing stores, airlines, and just about every…
7 Legal Risks of Doing Business Online
If you have an idea for a service or a product, you can start an online business. With modern technology, starting a business has never been easier… The web eliminates the immediate need for a…
7 Great Blogs & Websites for Your Law Practice
If you own a law practice or work in the legal field, you know how important it is to use the most up-to-date sources for information about legislation and cases. Besides using case citators and…
What to Do if Your Employee is Convicted of a Crime
Having an employee who is convicted of a crime affects your business adversely, regardless of the circumstances. If the employee has committed a crime on the job, the effects can be long-reaching and expensive. You…
Top 5 Employment Laws Every Small Business Owner Should Know
For any business, especially a small one, hiring is not an easy task and there are a lot of areas that need attention to detail. Even with one simple mistake, any business can get into…
When Does Your Startup Need a Legal Department?
After years of working with different law firms on a variety of business matters, it was time to stop and ask myself: Just how many lawyers does it take before hiring one in-house? I didn’t…
6 Essential Steps to a Successful Workplace Investigation
At some point, complaints or internal problems will arise in the workplace. Many HR, compliance and business professionals don’t receive targeted training on how to conduct a workplace investigation from start to finish. Building a…
Don’t Neglect These Trademark Basics to Protect Your Product
When it comes to intellectual property, protection is more than just in a name. Trademarks are anything that can indicate to consumers that a product originates from a specific source. Brand names and slogans are…