Intellectual property is a key asset of a business and thus protecting your brand and trademarks is vital. Why register a Trade Mark? Registering your trade mark gives you the…
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Commercial Update 90: HMLR Updates on How Long You May Have to Wait for your Registration
You may all be aware of the ‘Registration gap’, that is the gap between the date of actual completion and the handover of keys and the date at which the…
Valentine’s Day 2023
Are you thinking about proposing on Valentine’s day? Or perhaps you are considering moving in with your partner, or buying a house together? It can be easy to get caught…
Commercial Update 87 – ‘Pay Now, Argue Later’, New Guidance on Service Charge Certificates
The UK Supreme Court has released (18 January 2023) its judgment in the case of Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings Ltd v Blacks Outdoor Retail Ltd, with a majority ruling…
Couples Expected To Feel the Pressure This Christmas
Tough economic conditions and spiralling costs are expected to add to the pressure on couples facing the Christmas period. The new year often brings news of the unhappy couples who…
You’re Fired! Elon Musk vs Twitter Developer
This week, it was reported that Elon Musk has supposedly fired a Twitter developer in a tweet on Monday 15/11/22 after an employee contradicted him via his recently purchased social…
Spire Solicitors LLP Celebrates Recognition in Chambers & Partners
The Chambers & Partners 2023 rankings highlight Spire Solicitors LLP’s (Spire) legal excellence and dedication to client care. The 2023 rankings have recognised Spire’s Corporate and Commercial team as Band…
Supporting Employees Through Pregnancy Loss
An estimated one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage and there is currently a limited legal entitlement to leave or pay during this time. A miscarriage is defined as the…
Can I Take My Holiday as Statutory sick pay if I Am Ill?
Yes, you can take your holiday as Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if you are ill, but there are a few important rules. If you become ill before or during your…
Withdrawing a Job Offer: Where Do I Stand?
It is an unlikely event that an employer may wish to withdraw a job offer once it has been accepted. However, there may be occasions where information comes to light…
Resigning from Your Job During Maternity Leave
It is important to know your rights before handing in your notice. Employment law specialist, June Salmon, looks at what to do if you are considering resigning from your job…
Moving data to the US? What’s happening and why it matters….
Given the current environment internationally where personal data is moved between countries with different rules, there’s always a tension between those companies that keep data in various different parts of the world…
