After a small UK company spotted global brand Nike had launched an advertising campaign with a slogan suspiciously close to its own, the business successfully sued the sportswear giant for trademark infringement. Here's out they managed it. more»

Fuelling claims that the tax system is criminalising struggling owners unnecessarily, business rates advisory firm CVS discovered that one in eight owners received a summons to appear in front of a magistrate court last tax year. more»

It’s easy to make an emotional decision and fight a claim on a point of principle. However, it’s important to carefully consider what’s best for the business because even when you have a good claim, it may not be economical to pursue. more»

UK magistrates are handing sentences to one small company owner every week for business rates debt, according to a new Freedom of Information (FOI) request, as local authorities confirm pursuit of the toughest legal penalties possible. more»

Some 30,000 UK companies could be in line for backdated increases to business rates bills because of the so-called staircase tax, Business Advice understands. more»

If you’re involved in a dispute, you may need to start legal action to resolve it. However, it’s not always clear how or where to start the claim. Here, Business Advice expert David Walker clarifies the different procedures available. more»

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has decided that it is not an act of religious discrimination for an employer to ban an employee from wearing a headscarf at work, provided that the employer has a neutral dress policy in place. more»

Late or non-payment of invoices is shown to be by far the biggest cause for dispute among business owners. Almost three quarters of the legal struggles of small firms stem from late or non-payment issues. more»

Prior to 1994, wrongful dismissal cases were heard exclusively by the courts. But since 1994, employment tribunals can also hear a wrongful dismissal case as long as they do not award more than £25,000, with courts still able to award greater amounts. more»