Information technology, (computers and the uses to which they maybe put), has already raised the interest of the law in areas such as copyright or intellectual property, however, it is not only the area of intellectual property in which the law finds it is faced with practical hurdles to its operation in the conventional sense.

Anyone who wishes to retain maximum security over their data and systems whilst considering entering a cloud computing arrangements must conduct an extensive due diligence on the cloud provider to ensure they are able to deliver the security required.

Earlier this year I attended a conference during which the issue of “Cloud Computing” was incidentally raised, and I have recently received information relating to a conference specifically directed to that issue.

Although rarely a major part of any solicitor’s business, the issues relating to residential tenancies do occasionally arise. A summary of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (the “Act”), which came into effect on 1 July 2009.

The rights and obligations of each of the parties are the subject of the Franchise Agreement, and there are certain things you need to know if you are to properly assess a Franchise Agreement.

After purchasing a franchise, you will be an independent business person, with the benefit of back up and a proven business system provided by the franchisor.  Usually, full training and a well known trading name also come with the franchise purchase.

In a previous article I summarised some of the issues for consideration in starting a business from scratch, and this article starts to summarise some issues that must be considered in the purchase of an existing business.

Anyone contemplating going into business will probably be aware that the main ways of doing so. Here we explore the option of starting a business from scratch.

General advice on the legal issues surrounding businessess and individuals.