There is a fine line between workplace harmony and what is considered unwelcome attention and harassment, as evidenced in the recent friction between workers at fashion and accessories brand, Ted Baker, and the boss they felt to be too over-familiar. Around 2000 employees within the Ted Baker corporation had, as early as December 3, signed a petition to demand an […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 05/02/2019
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 29/01/2019
Beware intellectual property infringement
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]