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Trademarking: the case of Colin v Cuthbert

The battle between Marks & Spencer and Aldi over their respective caterpillar cakes has hit the High Court. This is not just any cake, says M&S. We look at trademarking.

Written by Clare Veal

90 seconds on… Dividing assets

Deciding to divorce? How well do you know your family finances? We look at how dividing assets is central to any divorce settlement.

Co-branded promotions: what to look out for

A promotional partnership with another organisation can add up to a big win. But what are the legal issues to consider?

Written by Clare Veal

Social media: Is your prize promotion legal?

Molly-Mae Hague’s Instagram prize promotion - a giveaway of luxury goods - fell foul of the Advertising Standards Agency code. Would yours?

Written by Clare Veal

Stamp duty holiday extended: What does this mean for you?

The stamp duty holiday extension will allow purchasers an additional three months to complete transactions that it was feared would otherwise fall through.

Budget 2021: Furlough scheme to be extended to the end of September

We look at the extended furlough scheme and the expectation of plenty of Covid-related job retention support.

Uber decision arrives at the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that Uber drivers are workers not contractors. What does this mean for the gig economy?

Written by Daniel Bolster

Social media and defamation: can you be sued for what you say?

We look at when online comments, reviews or feedback can leave you open to prosecution.

Written by Daniel Bolster