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Introduction Whether browsing a website, installing an app, or engaging with a social media plug-in, it’s second nature to click “Accept all.” Yet in doing so, we may be contributing data to systems designed to study and influence our behaviour and effectively become participants in the research process without our informed consent.   💻From Cookies to Consent These days, most people are aware that cookies track browsing behaviour. They allow website owners to identify popula

Introduction When was the last time you clicked “Accept All” for cookies without a second thought? Most of us have done it, especially when we’re in a hurry. The fact is that many websites use cookie consent pop-ups or templates that don’t reflect the reality behind the scenes. They can be vague about why cookies are used, how long data is stored, and often fail to disclose that third-party companies are tracking users.   Giving Consent to Cookies Whether a business is a smal

✨Introduction In Part One of this series, we explored the appeal and hidden pitfalls of off-the-shelf contracts. In Part Two, we consider...

📌This is the first in a two-part series exploring the risks of taking shortcuts with business contracts. In Part One, we’ll look at the...

Introduction   For UK universities conducting research involving personal data, data protection is more than just compliance it’s a...

Workloads, retention issues, and complexity are stretching teams to breaking point. Introduction Research drives innovation,...

Why Liability Limits Matter When businesses enter contracts, they often include clauses to limit or exclude liability if things go wrong....

Introduction If, as a small business owner, you are considering working with another business to take on a large project, share costs, or...

Introduction Are you thinking about restructuring your company’s shares? Whether you want to raise capital, offer better incentives to employees, or refine shareholder rights, reclassifying shares could be the key. But what does it actually involve, and why do businesses choose to do it? In this blog, we’ll explain share reclassification, its strategic reasons, and its impact on both the company and shareholders. Whether you're preparing for a merger, attracting investors, or

The Selfie That Went Bananas in Court! Taking a Step Back: A Lighter Look at Copyright Law Let’s face it the legal world can be a serious...

Introduction In Part 1 of this blog, we highlighted the immense potential of university-industry partnerships in driving innovation,...

Introduction One of the most high-profile recent collaborations between academia and industry was the partnership between Oxford...

Introduction Electronic signatures are commonly used in both business and personal settings, but what exactly are they? An electronic...

Introduction When it comes to legal contracts, clearly defining the quality of goods or services is not just important—it’s essential. It...

Starting a business is an exciting venture, but it comes with a range of legal requirements that you must adhere to. Here's a brief...

In the busy world of business, the backbone of your operations lies in your commercial contracts. From formal agreements to everyday...

Introduction Using the same Legal Advisor to act on behalf of the buyer and seller of a company/business is a proven method that fosters...

Introduction A cross-option agreement is a contract between shareholders (and sometimes the company) that gives the surviving...

Introduction Research Contracts Departments at Universities often have a mix of legally qualified and scientifically/research qualified...

Introduction   Prior to buying a business or company (“the Business”), the buyer should conduct due diligence, which involves careful...