Commercial

Articles

9 Jun 2015

A bridge too far?

Edward O'Rourke considers whether a new model for annual leave, already embraced by Netflix and Richard Branson, can be successfully adapted to the UK legal sector

4 Jun 2015

Passengers in it for the long haul over flight delay claims

Lawyers say airlines are using stalling tactics to avoid paying compensation

2 Jun 2015

Should you register your name as a trade mark?

The complexities of trade mark ownership and potential restriction in business mean applicants should carefully consider the consequences, warns Michelle Ward

2 Jun 2015

Brand reputation: Advertising is not enough to create goodwill

John Illsley discusses a pragmatic Supreme Court decision on what is a sufficient basis to maintain a legal action against passing off

2 Jun 2015

The future of contractual freedom

What could the decision that a bakery was discriminatory in refusing to produce a cake with a gay slogan mean for the law of contract, asks Adrian Mason

26 May 2015

How to manage atypical disciplinary processes

When dealing with allegations of misconduct, all employers must understand what procedure will apply, how it will be managed, and by whom, advises Kevin Poulter

26 May 2015

Who's taking up the government on shared parental leave?

Minimal remuneration, perceived disruption in workforces, and antiquated management styles mean SPL is not reaching its potential, says Pippa Allsop

20 May 2015

Legal uncertainty is creating a laissez-faire attitude towards data protection in Europe

Businesses cannot afford to keep a low profile and ignore data protection compliance, say lawyers