Legal and Compliance Articles (19 articles found)

Workplace injuries have a frustrating tendency to sneak in through the least glamorous entrances. While everyone's watching out for heavy machinery, slippery floors and hard concrete are quietly racking up injury stats like they're going for a world record.

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Forewarned is Forearmed: The Case for Legal ReadinessWhen life throws lemons at your medical practice, you don't necessarily have to make lemonade. Sometimes, it's wiser to call in a lawyer to check if those lemons comply with health standards.

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Launching Your Charitable VisionImagine trying to assemble a complex piece of IKEA furniture without the instruction manual. That's a bit what setting up a charitable company in the UK can feel like without professional help.

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Voyage into VAT: A PreludeImagine embarking on a journey to an exotic destination, one filled with potential profits and business growth. Now, imagine having to figure out all the local laws and customs before you can even set up your beach chair.

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Navigating the Waters of Company FormationLet's dive into a scenario: Imagine you're embarking on the thrilling journey of setting up your own business. You've got your brilliant idea, a killer business plan, and a coffee mug that's half-full (because let's face it, half-empty just won't do when starting a new venture).

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Every entrepreneur faces a complex puzzle: managing the bustling day-to-day affairs of their business while planning for its future beyond their personal involvement. For the self-employed, wrangling this puzzle becomes a solo expedition.

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When life decides to throw a curveball in the form of a personal injury, it's akin to suddenly finding yourself in the middle of a dense jungle without a map. Sure, you could try to navigate the legal thickets on your own, but wouldn't it be wiser to hire a guide? A personal injury lawyer is that seasoned guide, equipped with a legal machete to clear the path toward compensation and justice. The Compass of ExpertiseA personal injury lawyer brings to the table a compass of expertise, pointing you in the right direction when you're lost in the legal wilderness.

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Why a Tax Attorney is Your Financial North StarEmbarking on the journey of self-employment or steering the ship of a small business is akin to exploring uncharted waters. Here, the compass that guides you through the treacherous tax seas is none other than a seasoned tax attorney.

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Navigating the labyrinth of HMRC requirements for construction businesses in the UK can often feel like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded. Yet, achieving CIS compliance doesn't have to be a Herculean task, especially with the right company by your side.

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You know, there's something about the law that makes people break into a cold sweat. It's like being told you have to perform open-heart surgery on yourself using only a Swiss Army knife and a YouTube tutorial.

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In the grand opera of life, there are moments when we find ourselves standing at the precipice of a new act. An act that involves crossing borders, navigating bureaucracies, and deciphering documents that seem to be written in a language that's a distant cousin of the one we know.

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Running a business is an exciting but risky endeavor. No matter how careful you are, there's always the potential for something to go wrong and leave your customers or property damaged.

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This post explains how confidentiality works in M&A deals. Confidentiality is important in M&A deals, particularly from the seller's perspective.

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A commercial lease is alegally binding agreement or contract between a landlord and a business tenantfor the lease of business premises. The lease grants permission to the tenantto use the premises for business or commercial activity for the agreed period. The landlord agrees to let the property with exclusive possession to the tenantwhile the monies are being paid. A lease outlines therights and responsibilities of both parties (landlord and tenant) for theduration of the agreed term.

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If there's one thing I've learned in my many years cleaning commercial properties, it's that a landlord is far more aware of the condition of the property at the time just before a tenant moves in. . . than the tenant is. At move-in-time, the tenant has other things on their mind than taking photos of every room prior to moving in properly.

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It's next to impossible to go through life avoiding a serious dispute at some point. In the world of business, often it's business A not paying company B, or firm A not satisfying a service for firm B.

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A contract stipulates terms and conditions that you have agreed to. It gives both parties rights and responsibilities.

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The General Data Protection Regulation was adopted by the European Parliament on 27 April 2016. The regulation requires all businesses conducting trade within the EU member states to secure personal data for all European Union citizens. This means any company responsible for storing and processing data about EU nationalities including business data must observe the GDPR as of 25 May 2018. To give you a little more information, the GDPR is focused on giving people control of their confidential information by ensuring that individuals rights, with regard to their data, has not been violated. GDPR has the following key requirements:Individuals protected must beEU citizens/ residents. GDPR applies to firms based in the EU that are processing and controlling data. Non-EU companies responsible for managing data about EU subjects must adhere to GDPR. All EU member states must form an independent Supervisory Authority (SA) for their respective countries.

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With disabled lifts a necessity when it comes to providing access which is inclusive to all, a number of high profile buildings have had excellent examples installed, taking advantage of the huge choice available. No longer simply a functional moving platform, disabled lifts come in a variety of styles from basic designs right through to the luxurious. Incorporating a range of modern materials and displaying elements of quality, style and design, disabled lifts can now become a focal point in their own right. Disabled people need access to the same facilities as able bodied people and that means there is a huge demand for retail units, restaurants, entertainment venues and leisure facilities to provide access which adheres to Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) legislation, but also remains sympathetic to the building itself. The basic function and mechanics may remain the same but the facades can vary hugely, with lifts being designed around the age of a building.

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