Top tips to help payroll companies survive and thrive
In recent years, payroll companies have become viewed with increasing suspicion and concern – both by their customers and the UK Government – with terms such as fraud, personal liability notices and tax avoidance associated with them.
What can we learn from FCA case refusing flexible working request to work from home full time?
In 2023, four in ten employers returned fully to the office and it is expected that this will increase significantly into 2024. It is no surprise then that there has been a great deal of interest in a recent case brought before the Employment Tribunal, which saw an employee’s request to work from home full-time …
Top tips for start-ups in 2024 to protect their software
When new technology businesses come to the market, the fortunate ones with a fantastic product will experience a period of rapid growth.
Government crackdown on umbrella companies to impact payroll providers in 2024
Lots of organisations in the private and public sectors – recruitment agencies in particular – use umbrella companies to pay temporary workers and provide a flexible workforce.
Breaking News – First Default Judgment where the Claimant is based abroad
The High Court granted the first default judgment in a claim relating to an alleged Bitcoin fraud perpetrated by fraudsters based abroad; the defendants are, an individual known as both Alan Bart and A. Philpott who is associated with FCA Automatic and Capital Usage and persons unknown involved with a crypto wallet at quogi.com related …
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Will the Government’s World First AI Safety Institute be able to protect against the Risks of new developments in Artificial Intelligence?
Technology is part of everyday life and plays an increasingly significant part in commerce. Keeping pace with technological innovation is now becoming a key differentiator in most commercial sectors. Businesses that fail to implement and use new technology may lose ground that they find they cannot recover.
The UK takes the initiative in AI development and regulation
The accelerated speed at which Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing worldwide will not slow down but only increase. The UK and the US both appear to want to lead the way globally with regard to AI, shaping the future of innovation, governance and social progress.
The Reality of the Government’s announcement on Curbing Net Migration
The Home Secretary, James Cleverly, announced some game-changing new rules in a five-point plan to reduce legal immigration, stating “Enough is enough …Immigration policy must be fair, legal, and sustainable.” The growing numbers of foreign nationals seeking to live and work in the UK is one of the biggest challenges facing the Government with net migration reaching …
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Essential Contractual Clauses to Mitigate the Risks in Cross Border Transactions
There are a number of steps that can be enshrined in a contract to mitigate the risk of disputes in commercial agreements. There are a range of clauses that limit the escalation of a dispute and control how and where it is dealt with, should a conflict arise. It is especially important to consider such …
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The Arbitration Bill
England & Wales is the leading jurisdiction for commercial arbitration. In March 2021 the Ministry of Justice invited the Law Commission to review the Arbitration Act 1996 to ensure that it was still fit for the purpose or whether amendments were required to preserve England & Wales’ position.