TV presenter wins sexual harassment claim in Employment Tribunal

January 10, 2014

A TV presenter has won her claim for sexual harassment after a camera crew were recorded insulting her whilst she was live on air. Ms Charlie Vernon, 28, who was presenting the show “Jewelry Maker” on Gems TV at the time of the incident on X. On the day in question, Ms Vernon was presenting […]

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How Artists, Inventors and Businesses Can Protect Their Intellectual Property

January 8, 2014

For more than 200 years, inventors and creative people have fallen victim to theft of intellectual property. Despite popular belief, intellectual property – from artwork to an innovative new product design – is not automatically protected from imitation or theft, leaving many of today’s top innovators vulnerable to theft and exploitation. While there are certain […]

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Lease Extension Advice For Freeholders: Five Things To Consider

January 8, 2014

If you’re an experienced freeholder, you may well already know all about what to do when a leaseholder asks to extend their lease. But if you’re new to this whole area of law, it can get incredibly confusing. So what exactly do you need to consider when it comes to looking at a tenant’s request […]

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Six Small Business Tips for Success

January 3, 2014

Owning a small business can be a lucrative endeavor, and can help you fulfill your dream of becoming an entrepreneur in today’s competitive market. But while you may have a company of your own, taking certain precautions can ensure its growth and longevity. If you are a small business owner, make sure to follow these […]

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How Game Theory Informs Economics & Business

January 2, 2014

The Prisoner’s Dilemma is a hypothetical example where two criminals, arrested for the same crime, are interrogated in separate rooms with no knowledge of each other’s actions. There are essentially four possible scenarios for the criminals, each involving variations of betrayal or keeping quiet. In one scenario, if both prisoners keep quiet, then they are […]

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Employment Tribunal claims fall by more than half

December 30, 2013

Figures released by the Ministry of Justice this month showed that claims for unfair dismissal (and other complaints) fell by up to 55% after the introduction of fees for the Employment Tribunal this summer. The Ministry of Justice’s most recent statistics showed a sharp drop in the number of claims made between July and August […]

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Have You Got What It Takes to Work in Commercial Law?

December 29, 2013

Do you think that you’ve got what it takes to be a corporate lawyer? If you have strong writing skills and an analytical mind, you could be just what the legal firm ordered. Be sure that you’re sure prepared for work in this area; don’t go into it lightly, or you might be in for […]

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Welsh firm fined by court after being prosecuted over health and safety breaches

December 20, 2013

A Welsh manufacturing firm has been fined by the courts after it pleaded guilty to a breach of health and safety regulations which led to injury to one of its workers. Easibake Foods Limited, a bread manufacturer based in Pontypridd, Wales, has been fined £14,000 and ordered to pay costs after one of its workers […]

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The Most Memorable Car Commercials in Recent Years

December 15, 2013

Commercials are almost an inevitable part of life. If you have a favorite TV show, follow the local sports team, or watch the local news, you will probably see your fair share of ads. Plainly put, there are commercials for everything from auto insurance to zinc cold medicine. Yet, even with the myriad products marketed, […]

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Tractor sales firm heavily fined after horrific injuries for worker

December 12, 2013

A Cornish tractor sales firm has been heavily fined after an employee suffered horrific injuries in an accident at work. B&B Agricultural Sales Limited was fined and ordered to pay a combined total of over £15,000 after one of its employees had an accident resulting in broken wrists, broken arms and skull fractures on 1 […]

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