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Critical reporting for company relocations during pandemic
A complex court case over conflicting dispute resolution provisions has highlighted a simple, but vi...
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Don’t put your footer in it when it comes to contracts
The increase in electronic communication for business purposes makes it important for companies to u...
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Protecting your business when preparing for the unexpected
Business continuity planning may range across various disaster scenarios, from cyber-attack to fire ...
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Companies House anticipates a no deal Brexit
As we get closer to the end of February the prospect of a No Deal Brexit looms large in the corridor...
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Could your corporate gift be a bribe in disguise?
It can be a fine line between giving a customer or business associate a corporate gift and contraven...
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Is it time to update your business terms and conditions?
Using standard business terms and conditions certainly has its advantages, but you must ensure the t...
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What loss for breach of restrictive covenants?
A recent decision of the Supreme Court brings changes to the measure of damages that can be claimed ...
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Court finds implied duty of good faith in a commercial contract
Where an agreement is entered into on the basis of a personal friendship and involves more mutual tr...
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Recitals in contract – background only?
A recent Court of Appeal decision is a good reminder that although the recitals of an agreement are ...
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Company Voluntary Agreements – how businesses are using them to fight landlord agreements
In recent months, there has been a growing interest in the way businesses are using a particular typ...
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GDPR - How are businesses coping?
Now that GDPR has been in force for a number of months, we thought it was time to take a look at how...
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Crossing and dotting makes for clear contracts
Recent cases highlight the importance of making sure that business contracts are properly executed a...
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Succession planning for company with sole director-shareholder
It is not uncommon for small companies and, in particular, for companies operating a small family ow...
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Tackling late payment
Small suppliers set to get intel on big company payment performance.
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PSC Regime - reporting changes in company ownership
Businesses must now comply with regulations around transparency of ownership, under the so-called PS...
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Charitable companies update
Usually members of charitable companies are able to exercise their powers in their own interests wit...
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Going into business on your own
Enthusiasm for small enterprise is seeing increasing numbers going into business, but everyone needs...
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The Data Protection Bill
How safe is your customers’ data? Are you managing their information responsibly, and, more im...
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Small suppliers set to get intel on big company payment performance
New regulations designed to help small businesses get paid on time came into force in April this yea...
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PSC Regime - new deadlines for changes in company ownership
Businesses have new deadlines to comply with regulations around transparency of ownership from this ...
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Implied terms in contract law – substantive inconsistency
When a court considers a contract which is in dispute, it will seek to give effect to the parties&rs...
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Intra-group service arrangements might be legally binding implied contracts
It is common for large corporations, which operate in a group structure, to have intra-group arrange...
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More affordable protection for your designs
Cheaper registration fees are an opportunity for small businesses and designers to secure greater pr...
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Share Purchase Agreement: Breach of Warranty and Misrepresentation
A recent High Court decision provides some clarification regarding the remedies that will be availab...
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Contracts concluded by electronic signature
Some very helpful guidance was recently issued by the Law Society on issues relating to the use of e...
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Brand identity: what’s in a name?
Karen Millen lost her High Court battle with her old company earlier this year, when she attempted t...
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Are your Christmas gifts a little too generous?
The Bribery Act ushered in a stricter anti-corruption regime when it came into force in 2011 and alt...
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Consumer Rights: new Act brings clarity for businesses, as well as responsibilities
Relevant for all businesses selling to consumers, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 went live on October ...
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New Acas workplace investigations guide
When employers are faced with the possibility of pursuing disciplinary proceedings, one area that of...
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Modern Slavery Act 2015 update
Those of you who have attended our seminars over the past year may already be familiar with the obli...