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It is being predicted that there will be a huge upsurge in parents starting work early under new Flexible Working laws.

‘5am the new 9am’ under new flexible working regime

4 April 2024 In Business, Legal Business Matters 0 Comments

It is being predicted that there will be a huge upsurge in parents starting work early under new Flexible Working laws.

Tesco is set to undergo a rebranding of its Clubcard loyalty scheme logo, shifting away from the familiar blue and yellow design – a transformation that could entail significant costs – subsequent to an unsuccessful appeal against a ruling that it had imitated a design by Lidl.

Tesco to Revamp Clubcard Branding Following Loss to Lidl in Court Case

19 March 2024 In Business, Legal Business Matters 0 Comments

Tesco is set to undergo a rebranding of its Clubcard loyalty scheme logo, shifting away from the familiar blue and yellow design – a transformation that could entail significant costs – subsequent to an unsuccessful appeal against a ruling that it had imitated a design by Lidl.

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Using a shareholder agreement to avoid conflict, delays and costly mistakes

8 March 20248 March 2024 Advice, Columns, Legal Rik Pancholi 0 Comments

If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s how unpredictable the world can be and the importance of planning ahead for challenging circumstances.

A group of influential MPs is urging the government to do more to prioritise economic crime and explain why legislation is being delayed.

Businesses must give full postal and email address as Companies House fights fraud

5 March 2024 In Business, Legal Business Matters 0 Comments

Businesses are now required to provide a full address instead of a PO Box and must furnish an email address as part of Companies House’s efforts to combat fraud and deception.

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Elon Musk sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over Microsoft links given Non-Profit Mission

1 March 20241 March 2024 Legal, News, Technology Business Matters 0 Comments

Elon Musk has launched legal action against OpenAI, the developers of ChatGPT, asserting that the company has veered away from the principles agreed upon when he co-founded it in 2015.

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Royal Mail Faces Legal Battle Over Gig Economy Classification of Delivery Drivers

26 February 2024 Legal Business Matters 0 Comments

Royal Mail finds itself embroiled in a legal dispute as delivery drivers, represented by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) and solicitor Leigh Day, challenge the classification of drivers as self-employed contractors.

In a clash of titans within the chocolate industry, Tony's Chocolonely finds itself embroiled in a legal dispute with Milka, one of Europe's leading chocolate manufacturers.

Tony’s Chocolonely Faces Legal Battle with Milka Over Copycat Campaign

23 February 2024 Legal, News Business Matters 0 Comments

In a clash of titans within the chocolate industry, Tony’s Chocolonely finds itself embroiled in a legal dispute with Milka, one of Europe’s leading chocolate manufacturers.

A potential clash is looming between two prominent plush toy manufacturers as they prepare to address a copyright dispute.

Squishmallows launches legal fight against Build-A-Bear

13 February 2024 In Business, Legal Business Matters 0 Comments

A potential clash is looming between two prominent plush toy manufacturers as they prepare to address a copyright dispute.

A recent Nationwide advertisement featuring actor Dominic West has sparked an investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) following a complaint filed by rival bank Santander.

Nationwide Advert Featuring Dominic West Sparks Advertising Watchdog Investigation

9 February 2024 Legal, News Business Matters 0 Comments

A recent Nationwide advertisement featuring actor Dominic West has sparked an investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) following a complaint filed by rival bank Santander.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is issuing a reminder to all app developers regarding the paramount importance of safeguarding users’ privacy, following its examination of period and fertility apps.

ICO urges all app developers to prioritise privacy

8 February 2024 Legal, Technology Business Matters 0 Comments

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is issuing a reminder to all app developers regarding the paramount importance of safeguarding users’ privacy, following its examination of period and fertility apps.

Amanj Ali, the proprietor of Colorado's Chicken in Bury, Greater Manchester, finds himself at a loss of £12,000 after a trademark dispute with Tesla resulted in a ruling against him.

Manchester chicken shop boss loses £12,000 in Tesla trademark row

8 February 20247 February 2024 Legal Business Matters 0 Comments

Amanj Ali, the proprietor of Colorado’s Chicken in Bury, Greater Manchester, finds himself at a loss of £12,000 after a trademark dispute with Tesla resulted in a ruling against him.

People should not assume a positive outcome from the artificial intelligence boom, the UK’s competition watchdog has warned, citing risks including a proliferation of false information, fraud and fake reviews as well as high prices for using the technology.

Government Scraps Plans for Voluntary AI Code of Conduct, Stirring Concerns in Creative and Tech Sectors

6 February 20246 February 2024 Legal, Technology Business Matters 0 Comments

The recent decision by the UK government to abandon plans for a voluntary code of conduct for artificial intelligence (AI) has been criticised by lawyers, arguing that such a code was destined to fail from the start.

Businesses have historically lacked clarity from regulators regarding the compliant methods of age assurance available to them. 

Providing Business Clarity: How updated Guidance from the ICO on Age Assurance for the Children’s Code will Improve Online Child Safety

25 January 202425 January 2024 Columns, Legal Lina Ghazal 0 Comments

Businesses have historically lacked clarity from regulators regarding the compliant methods of age assurance available to them. 

https://bmmagazine.co.uk/news/uk-regulator-opens-investigation-into-amazon-and-google-over-fake-reviews/

New law banning subscription traps and fake reviews to be introduced

24 January 2024 Legal, News, Technology Business Matters 0 Comments

Buying, selling or hosting fake reviews will become illegal as part of changes planned in new laws being introduced on Tuesday

Many of us have heard about people resigning "in the heat of the moment".

Should I stay or should I go?

22 January 2024 Legal Hannah Waterworth 0 Comments

Many of us have heard about people resigning “in the heat of the moment”.

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