Is a free-to-enter prize draw really free if a customer is required to purchase a certain product to enter? David Walker helps a reader understand the rules behind promotional competitions. more»
If you’re an employer recruiting for certain roles, you may be required by law to carry out DBS checks during the hiring process to ensure that the applicant is suitable for the role. more»
As one reader finds their company under threat of a trademark infringement dispute, Grid Law founder David Walker considers the credibility of the other brand's case. more»
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»
Is it possible to keep a contract as simple as possible but still ensure protection for your business? Here are the essential considerations small company owners need to be aware of. more»
Are you allowed to use the lure of a designer brand to promote your own prize draw? David Walker guides one reader through the legal requirements of a promotional brand giveaway. more»
Running a prize draw for profit is becoming an increasingly popular marketing strategy among small business owners. But depending on the type of competition you hold, different legal restrictions will apply. more»
Grid Law founder David Walker reflects on a client's recent legal dispute to clarify a question frequently asked by micro business owners: Is a purchase order legally binding? more»
Our small business legal expert, and founder of Grid Law, David Walker, offers company owners a step-by-step contract review checklist to clarify the clauses and phrases likely to appear. more»
Business Advice legal expert, and Grid Law founder, David Walker reflects on a recent conversation with a client to help company owners deal with unfair business contracts that could threaten the future of a small firm. more»
