The Online Safety Bill, a proposed Act of Parliament that is intended to improve internet safety, especially for children and vulnerable individuals, is currently making its way through Parliament. It recently made headlines when the encrypted messaging app Signal said it would stop providing its services in the UK if, as it expects, the
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Starting your business – 7 tips for women entrepreneurs
By Lauren Delin
First published March 8 2022.
It’s International Women’s Day 2023 – a day to shine a light on female entrepreneurship.
Here at Rocket Lawyer, we pride ourselves on encouraging and supporting women business owners, helping them wade through the legal landscape in a way that is both affordable and accessible. Deciding to start a business…
Changing filing requirements for small companies
All companies in the UK (whether they’re trading or not) must file annual accounts with Companies House. Currently, small companies may submit accounts disclosing less information than medium or large companies. However, this is set to change under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, which is currently making its way through…
Does a right to internet exist?
By India Hyams
A right to internet access
Do people living in the UK have a right to internet access? Is there such a thing as a human right to internet? Currently, the answer to both of these questions is ‘no’. Recently introduced laws, however, mean that homeowners and tenants in the UK do now have greater rights…
Selling a business before you get divorced: What’s the deal?
You can sell any assets you own before your divorce. This includes any business you own outright. You will, however, usually have to declare the proceeds from the sale to the family court. Just because you can, however, doesn’t mean that you should. Here is a quick guide to what you need to know. …
The ban on single-use plastic and what this means for your business
The Government has announced that certain single-use plastics will be banned in England later this year. This follows a consultation carried out, which ran from November 2021 to February 2022. The results of this consultation were published in January 2023 and follow similar laws being passed in Scotland and Wales.
Small hospitality businesses…
Illegal video recording: 4 legal implications of taking videos without permission
By Grace Lau
If you didn’t know any better, you might say taking videos without permission is a harmless crime—but that’s far from the truth. It’s actually a crime that comes with various legal implications, which we’re going to explore in more detail, followed by tips on how you can prevent illegal video recording. First, we’ll discuss what…
Employee welfare in a growing business
Starting a business can be an exciting time, and for a while, it may just be you working on it. Taking on your first staff member is an important landmark, and it can change the perspective of the business. However, as you take on employees, it is important to take another look at what you…
Legal requirements for opening your own care home
By Helen Cooper
Opening a care home is a very worthwhile task and one which takes a lot of careful thought and planning, not least because there are a number of legal requirements that need to be adhered to. These are all in place to ensure that any residents are always receiving the best care and are kept…
The importance of financial modelling in projecting your business’ future
By Grace Lau
A major part of running a business is preparing for the future. You’ve always got to make sure you’re ready to meet customers’ needs before those needs actually arise, and that you’re completely ready for any changes in the market or within your business. Of course, that’s easier said than done. It can be very…