legal

For our last Bootlaw before the summer break, we are looking at the thorny issue of employment law. The rules on employment law are frequently changing and non-compliance can cause big headaches even for small companies.

At this Bootlaw event, we will look at what the cookie laws mean for start ups and website operators and what you are supposed to be doing over the next 12 months before the laws are going to be enforced.

Bootlaw drinks event prior to this, which will be announced shortly, however, this is going to be our first “proper” event hosted by our new firm and held in the new firm’s new building, 30 Crown Place.

From March 1st 2011, digital advertising and marketing faces full regulation. Lead by specialists from Kemp Little LLP, the session will consist of an interactive presentation, allowing delegates the opportunity to raise any particular concerns and share experiences, as issues are addressed.

Open Government Data Camp 2010 will bring together open government data experts from around the world -- including government representatives, policymakers, lawyers, technologists, academics, advocates, citizens, journalists and reusers.

On 6th October 2010 we are delighted to welcome back Ian Silcock, an IP barrister at Hardwicke Chambers, to discuss the latest developments in the use (and abuse) of trademarks on the internet.

2010 is the year that marks an important turning point for the advertising marketplace with new restrictions on green claims and behavioural and online advertising.

In our June 23rd Bootlaw, just so we can tell Bootlawyers all they need to know about the Emergency Budget the day before, we’re going to stay up really late just for you working out what it means for entrepreneurs and growth businesses.

On 17 February 2010 Barry and Danvers will be discussing how tech companies can avoid commercial disputes and how to resolve them when avoidance doesn’t work.

In January, Bootlaw will be starting the New Year with something different. Most opinion polls anticipate that 2010 will bring a change of government to the UK. We have secured the appearance of Ed Vaizey MP, Conservative shadow arts minister and spokesman on digital media issues.

Are you surviving? But want to thrive? You know how to create content but do you know how to sell it effectively? This workshop from Media sauce, Own -it and Skillset will look at how you can exploit your IP rights globally and across multiple platforms from traditional broadcast to mobile devices.

DMH Stallard’s Commercial Group are hosting a Breakfast Seminar for businesses which place a large amount of content online.

Make the most of the ideas, designs and campaigns that you produce for clients by understanding your copyright, trademark and intellectual property rights.

The changing economy has seen the number of patent applications jump off the page - your business is only as strong as its protection against competitors so what are you doing to protect what's yours?