Author: Tom Wood | Date: 29/01/2019
Categories: General
It has been roughly a year since an alleged intellectual property infringement occurred, when Talking Tables, the £16m-turnover party accessories designer, expressed apprehensions over a seeming imitation of its ‘Prosecco Pong’ product, launched into the market by a UK retailer. Just one month ago, The UK IPO and IP Crime Group released its annual crime and enforcement report, which highlighted Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 23/01/2019
The Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill is now an Act of Parliament (law), after receiving Royal Assent in July 2018. As well as taking a significant step towards improving air quality, cutting congestion and improving road safety, it gives the green light to improvements in electric charging infrastructure and also modernises insurance rules to accommodate autonomous vehicles. This is part Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 10/01/2019
Willis Towers Watson Networks Members all understand that commercial motor insurance clients have two core needs – keeping their vehicles and drivers on the road earning money for the business, and ensuring premiums stay as low as possible. To achieve these goals, it is important that all employees behind the wheel demonstrate good driving practice when out on the road. Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 08/01/2019
Events in the boardroom fascinate viewers of TV’s ‘The Apprentice’, but a fate worse than merely being fired hangs over directors, non-exec directors and managers who directly influence company strategy and day-to-day operations in the real business world. Over 100 sections of the Companies Act 2016 can result in legal prosecution, due to negligence, poor practice or fraudulent activity. Directors Read More…