Docue’s Vision in Action: Introducing the New Dashboard to Simplify Your Legal Workflow

At Docue, we believe handling legal documents should be straightforward and stress-free. That’s why we’ve designed our platform to integrate top-tier legal expertise with simple, intuitive contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools. This vision has led to our latest update, the Docue Dashboard, built entirely around the needs of our users.

Webinar Recap: Navigating SaaS Contracts and IP Protection - Essential Tips for Tech Entrepreneurs

In September, we hosted a highly insightful webinar titled "Navigating SaaS Contracts and IP Protection: Essential Tips for Tech Entrepreneurs." Led by our legal experts, Ashleigh Evans (Legal Counsel at Docue UK) and Heather Stark (Head of Legal at Docue UK), the session provided invaluable guidance on crucial legal aspects of SaaS agreements and intellectual property protection.

Navigating the Online Safety Act: what businesses need to know

For businesses operating in the digital space, staying ahead of legislative changes is critical. The new Online Safety Act (“the Act”), a landmark piece of legislation, is set to transform how businesses manage online content and user safety. Designed to create a safer online environment, this Act imposes new responsibilities on businesses that operate online platforms, services and applications. In this blog, we'll break down the key elements of the Online Safety Act, explore its implications for digital businesses and provide guidance on how you can prepare for compliance.

Major upcoming employment law changes: What you need to know and how to prepare

During the King's Speech on 17 July 2024, the Labour Government reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing employment rights and creating fairer workplaces by introducing the Employment Rights Bill.

How the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act affects your B2C business

Consumer protection laws are evolving rapidly, with the introduction of a new law aimed at fostering fair competition and safeguarding consumer interests. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) has wide-ranging implications for UK businesses operating in the B2C (business-to-consumer) sector. Here’s what you need to know about the DMCCA and how it could impact your business.

How Guider Dental are digitising the dental world and their contracting processes with Docue

Guider Dental is on a mission to digitise the dental industry. Initially seeking a single document from Docue, Guider Dental soon realised the need for a broader suite of legal templates to protect their business and ensure legal compliance. Docue’s extensive legal template bank, user-friendly interface, e-sign capabilities, and unlimited storage provided the perfect solution — all within a start-up budget.

How to create high-quality legal documents - 3 top tips

Creating high-quality legal documents is essential for any business. These documents form the backbone of legal compliance and contractual relationships. Ensuring they are precise, clear and tailored to your needs can save time, money and legal headaches down the line. Here are three top tips to help you craft the highest quality legal documents.

Battle of the brands: Tesco forced to rebrand Clubcard logo after Lidl's legal triumph

In the latest development in the ongoing series of supermarket clashes over intellectual property rights, following a 4-year-long dispute, Tesco must stop using its yellow and blue "Clubcard Price" logo and is set to undergo a drastic rebrand, estimated to cost the supermarket giant up to £8 million.

Is your business ready for the new flexible working rules?

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern work culture, the concept of flexible working has become increasingly prevalent. Now, with the introduction of new flexible working rules in the UK, businesses are facing a pivotal moment in adapting to this shift. But what exactly do these new rules entail, and is your business prepared to embrace them?

We Are Docue: Heather Stark, Head of Legal, UK

Welcome to the third edition of We Are Docue, a series where we introduce all the talented and passionate people who make Docue an amazing platform - and an exceptional place to work.

Docue Drive is here - the new AI-powered contract management tool

Docue is proud to introduce a new contract management tool, Docue Drive, which changes the contract management game with its intelligence and ease of use. Drive's advanced features solve most of the headaches caused when it comes to maintaining legal documents securely.

Legal changes for your business to look out for in 2024

In the ever-evolving business landscape, staying ahead of legal changes is crucial. In this blog, we will delve into the key legal changes expected to shape the business environment in the coming year, offering insights and guidance for entrepreneurs and SMEs alike. From employment law changes to updated requirements under corporate law, this blog aims to equip you with the knowledge needed to proactively adapt to the evolving legal framework and position your business for success in 2024.

From visionaries to victors: Docue's ambition to boost accountancy businesses globally fuelled by Scandinavian success stories

Two stock market rockets and one giant — that is the history behind Docue's CEO, Antti Seppä, Chairman of the Board, Asko Schrey, and Advisor, Camilla Skoog. This blog explores insights from these key individuals at Docue, each with illustrious success stories at top Scandinavian companies Accountor, Fortnox, and Admicom. Having played pivotal roles in their previous companies operating in accounting and software services, they are now on a mission to introduce automated legal templates to the same sectors globally.

What is the new UK-US data bridge and how does it affect my business?

Find out all you need to know about the new UK-US data bridge and its impact on your business in our latest blog. Stay informed to navigate the evolving data landscape effectively.

We Are Docue: Ashleigh Evans, Legal Counsel, UK

Welcome to the second edition of We Are Docue, a series where we introduce all the talented and passionate people who make Docue an amazing platform—and an exceptional place to work.

Check out Docue's brand new Legal Hub

We are very happy to announce that we have just launched our newest feature – the Legal Hub. Docue's go-to resource for business legal support.

ChatGPT & contract writing is a combination you should avoid — here's why

ChatGPT may seem like a helpful tool when it comes to contract writing, but here's why it really isn't.

Don't risk it: why your startup needs proper legal templates now

Using legal templates can save you time and money whilst also protecting your business from legal risks, and you don't need to hire lawyers to create documents from scratch anymore.

Creating Contracts as a Founder? Here's How to Make it Quick and Painless

As a founder, navigating the legal complexities of creating contracts can be a daunting task, but with these expert tips, you can streamline the process and save time and hassle.

3 Ways AI can improve contract management for SMEs and small businesses

Contract management used to be time-consuming, complex, and error-prone. AI is changing all that.

How to Hack the Contract Management Process for Better Business Outcomes

The contract management process can be hacked to save you a ton of time, worry and money. Here's how.

What legal information do you need on your website? (A 5-step checklist for UK companies)

After spending countless hours designing your website, crafting compelling content, and optimising its functionality, there's still one crucial aspect that often gets overlooked; legal compliance. As a website owner, it's your responsibility to ensure that your website meets all relevant legal requirements.

How to eSign a PDF (The Easy Way)

Are you looking for an easy way to sign a PDF document without having to print it out, sign it with pen and paper, and re-scan the document? This guide will show you how to do it the easy and smart way. 

The Contract Management Process Is Business Critical: Here's Everything You Need to Know

Get your business set up for contract management success and learn the fundamentals of the process.

12 Best Contract Management Software Solutions: A Buyer's Guide for UK Businesses

Need contract management software but don't know where to start? This guide aims to help you choose the right product for your business.

Contract Lifecycle Management: The Complete Guide

This is a complete guide to contract lifecycle management. In this new guide you’ll learn everything you'll need know about CLM including: key features, business benefits, pricing and lots more.

DocuSign vs. Docue: Which Contract Management Tool You Should Choose in 2023

In this blog series we provide facts about different contract management tools—that's right, just the facts, no spin. Keep scrolling for our analysis and to learn more about choosing the best tool for your business!

4 Reasons Why Suppliers Need a Distribution Agreement (plus a Lawyer-Drafted Template)

As a business owner, you will have heard of, or may have already used a distributor to market and distribute your products either wholesale or retail. Appointing a distributor or reseller is an easy way of getting your products in front of new customers with minimal cost and effort.

We Are Docue: Meet Neil Edwards, VP Sales, UK

Welcome to the first edition of We Are Docue, a series where we introduce all the talented and passionate people who make Docue an amazing platform—and an exceptional place to work.

Docue officially launches in the UK

Big news! If you haven't heard yet: our category-defining Contract Automation Platform is now available for businesses in the UK.

Why Docue is the contract management tool in-house legal teams REALLY need

If you are an in-house lawyer, here's how Docue's contract automation and legal document management will help speed up and level up your work.

Contract Negotiation for SMEs & Startups: The Complete Guide

Manage risks and better protect your business by mastering the art of contract negotiation.

Data protection policies (UK Templates)

In recent years the need for data protection policy and contract templates has grown, driven by an evolution in the way data is collected, stored, and shared.

Digital Signature: A Complete Guide for UK Businesses

We’ve set out the complete guide to digital signatures, including their use, their benefits, and their legal standing in the UK.

Legal Support for Startups: 10 Tips from Lawyers Who've Been There

Startups have a lot on their plate. From developing innovative products to securing legal support, the early days of running a business can be likened to a hurricane of administrative tasks. And the worst part? There’s no cheat code when it comes to successfully running a startup.

10 Contract Templates Every UK Business Needs (Incl. Tips on Using Them)

Running a business comes with a set of legal requirements, and yet, many are left in the dark as to the what, why, and how, of meeting those obligations. What contract templates does a business need? And what exactly needs to be included in UK contract templates?

How Docue is Transforming Legal Services for Businesses

We believe that every entrepreneur should be able to draw up high-quality contracts for their own business quickly and effortlessly. That's why we developed a cost effective service that enables business owners to create a legally valid document in minutes using intelligent document templates and comprehensive guidance.

Meet the Founder who Wants to Democratise Legal Services for All: An interview with Docue’s Marko Teppo

Docue was born from the simple yet revolutionary idea that enabling lawyers to digitise legal content and encode it with its own legal logic could help democratise legal services for everyone.