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Understanding Advance Subscription Agreements (ASAs) and Convertible Loan Notes (CLNs) for Startup Investments

Understanding Advance Subscription Agreements (ASAs) and Convertible Loan Notes (CLNs) for Startup Investments

May 2023

An overview of Advance Subscription Agreements (ASAs) and Convertible Loan Notes (CLNs) as equity instruments used by startup companies to raise capital, highlighting their compliance requirements, terms, and benefits for both investors and the company.

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Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)

Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)

May 2023

SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme) and EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme) are two government-backed investment schemes in the UK that provide tax relief to individual investors who invest in small and early-stage businesses.

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Lidl v Tesco: Brands Beware

Lidl v Tesco: Brands Beware

May 2023

Lidl sued Tesco for trademark, passing off, and copyright infringement over the use of its blue and yellow logo. Lidl's concerns were that Tesco's Clubcard Prices promotion used similar colours and graphics to their branding, which could confuse customers and dilute Lidl's brand.

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HR environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations

HR environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations

May 2023

Employers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors both externally in the business world to meet the expectations of investors and customers as well as internally, in respect of their employment practices to retain and attract the best talent.

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What is the legal position in the UK on giving an extra day off work for the King’s coronation?

What is the legal position in the UK on giving an extra day off work for the King’s coronation?

May 2023

With the impending King’s coronation, many employers and employees are wondering whether employees are automatically entitled to an extra day off work to mark this occasion.

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Employee Restrictive Covenants and Company Acquisitions

Employee Restrictive Covenants and Company Acquisitions

April 2023

In the context of a company acquisition, restrictive covenants can be extremely important for the buyer. These restrictive covenants can help to protect the buyer’s investment in the business by preventing key employees from leaving and taking valuable knowledge or clients with them.

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What are employee restrictive covenants?

What are employee restrictive covenants?

April 2023

Employee restrictive covenants are contractual provisions that restrict an employee's activities after they leave a company, with lots of things to consider as an employer.

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Preventing workplace bullying

Preventing workplace bullying

April 2023

On 21 April 2023, Dominic Raab resigned as Deputy Prime Minister Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor, becoming the second minister in Rishi Sunak’s cabinet to be accused of bullying in the workplace.

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The Celebration of Women: Working with Female Founders - Part 2

The Celebration of Women: Working with Female Founders - Part 2

April 2023

Part 2 of Emma Vantine's insights and time at Joelson working with female founders.

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The Celebration of Women: Working with Female Founders

The Celebration of Women: Working with Female Founders

March 2023

Insights into Emma Vantine's time at Joelson working with female founders.

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The Big Gin Debate

The Big Gin Debate

February 2023

In the latest intellectual property dispute between retail giants Marks and Spencer (M&S) and Aldi, the High Court has ruled in favour of M&S after finding that Aldi had imitated its Christmas themed gin bottles. The decision comes only a year after the infamous Colin and Cuthbert Caterpillar dispute took social media by storm and was settled by the retailers.

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Dealing with Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment issues at work: a guide for Employers

Dealing with Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment issues at work: a guide for Employers

February 2023

Following a string of work-based sex discrimination and sexual harassment headlines in recent years, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has become the latest to be accused of a toxic work culture, following the release of a BBC documentary detailing allegations of sexually discriminatory behaviour in the workplace.

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