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What Happens if I Breach a Settlement Agreement?
Settlement Agreements are legally binding documents once they have been signed by both parties. It is therefore crucial to understand the potential consequences if the Settlement Agreement is breached. Either party may breach the Settlement Agreement, but there are...
FAQ on Corporate Insolvency
Every company intends to be financially successful, however, there are times when a company experiences financial distress. This can include being unable to make repayments on debts or where the value of the company is lower than the financial liabilities the company...
How Much Does Independent Legal Advice Cost?
Obtaining independent legal advice is not only advisable in many cases, but sometimes essential. The cost of seeking this advice will vary depending on a number of key factors. Complexity and Nature of the Matter Firstly, and most importantly, the nature and...
7 Things To Consider When Lending Money To Friends & Family
Lending money to a friend or family member often results in issues like late payments or accusations of non payment. Nonetheless, there may come a time when you are asked to give a loan to a friend or family member, so here are seven key points to consider as the...
What is a DBS Check And What Does It Involve?
DBS checks, or Disclosure and Barring Service checks are designed to help employers make a safe decision when they recruit staff. Within the dental industry this is particularly important since employees work with vulnerable adults and children. DBS checks...
What Is Independent Legal Advice?
ILA or Independent Legal Advice is advice that is supplied by a qualified solicitor who is entirely independent of conflicting or opposing interests and, therefore, will not be tempted to sway you in any particular direction when making a decision. They will be...
What Is A Confidentiality Agreement And Why Do You Need One?
In the UK, confidentiality agreements are often referred to as non disclosure agreements (or NDAs), and they can offer critical protection for your businesses and as individuals. need to safeguard trade secrets, sensitive information and confidential data when working...
Do I Need A Privacy Policy On My Website?
To comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the EU e-Privacy Directive 2011 (also known as the Cookie Law), you must include a privacy policy on your website if it is based in the EU or targeting EU users, and you must obtain ‘informed consent’ from your website’s...
What Are The Benefits Of Registering A Trademark?
If you fail to register the mark that you intend to use for your business, you may find that another party does, putting your business, products, and services at risk. When you register your trademark, you are protecting your brand while giving yourself a valuable...
What Happens If Someone Infringes On My Trademark?
For any business that has spent time, money, and effort on building up a strong and reputable brand, discovering that another party is infringing on their trademark can be a worrying and potentially damaging occurrence. Action must be taken rapidly to guard against...
