by | Aug 24, 2011 | All Articles, Dispute articles, Karen Holden
If you are a creditor you will still be able to recover your debt and the costs are not as prohibitive as you may think. In particular this is easier if the debtor is within an EU country; the country has a reciprocal agreement and/or you have a term in your contract...
by | May 20, 2011 | All Articles, Commercial Law, Karen Holden
An Injunction is an equitable remedy in the form of a Court Order that usually requires a person to do or refrain from doing something. However, they may also require a person to positively do something to prevent what would be unlawful conduct leading to damage to...
by | May 20, 2011 | All Articles, Commercial Law, Karen Holden
Q: What is Intellectual property? A: Intellectual Property (IP) ascribes the legal right that exists in products of human creativity. IP is divided into two categories: Industrial property, which includes inventions (patents), trademarks such as your logo,...
by | May 27, 2010 | All Articles, Employment Law articles, Karen Holden
Does my employer have the right to know that I am HIV positive? You are not obliged to tell your employer or work colleagues anything about your sexual orientation or HIV status. However, there may be advantages to you for disclosing this to an employer you trust. For...
by | May 27, 2010 | All Articles, Employees, Karen Holden
The smart phone, a seemingly innocent accessory, has revealed itself as a much more dangerous weapon against employers. The Smart Phone – an Employee’s weapon of choice! The smart phone, a seemingly innocent accessory, has revealed itself as a much more...
by | May 27, 2010 | All Articles, Employment Law articles, Karen Holden
Employees who discuss their opinions openly on websites are at risk of finding that their messages are deemed malicious, damaging, and / or unlawful. Disciplinary action could easily follow. Human rights, such as freedom of expression, may not be a good enough defence...