Privacy and Data Protection

January 4, 2013

(U. S. Law and generally) There was a point in time where people simply had to make sure that their personal data was shredded before throwing it away to protect them.  In the modern world, however, technological advances have left almost everyone’s personal and financial information in the hands of companies that they trust.  Unfortunately […]

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Investment Property Fire: How to Cope With Tenants?

January 4, 2013

(US commercial property laws) Investors make investment decisions by weighing the risk against the potential reward. Owners of investment properties are often at risk of property damage whether through negligence, vandalism, or acts of God. Relationships between property owners and tenants can be controversial if damage to the property occurs; repairs to an office can […]

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A claim barred by limitation allowed on a response letter by the client

January 4, 2013

The Court of Appeal has ruled that a solicitor’s claim for costs which are billed but not fixed by agreement or assessment was covered by section 29(5) of the Limitation Act 1980. It was the first time that the appeal court had ruled on the subject said Lord Justice Lloyd. Bath Housing Co-operative which needed […]

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How to Protect your Business from White Collar Crime

December 31, 2012

According to the National Public Survey on White Collar Crime, it costs society between $300 billion and $600 billion annually. From 2005 to 2007, reported victimization soared by 23 percent. Nearly a quarter of households reported that at least one member was a victim of a white-collar crime in 2010. Consumers are the most common […]

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Christmas parties – “do’s” and “don’ts” for employers

December 24, 2012

Christmas is both an exciting time of the year and – unfortunately – a potentially problematic one. Employers can demonstrate their goodwill to their employees (and show off a little bit) by having lavish Christmas parties and entertaining their staff. However, Christmas parties (and the Christmas season in general) can also bring problems bubbling to […]

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Methods Of Dispute Resolution In Commercial Contracts

December 24, 2012

It is no longer uncommon for commercial contracts, especially construction contracts, to enter into a dispute by one or both parties before the contracted service is complete. Many people in the legal industry believe that this is a direct result of the current economic conditions in the country. All-too-often, construction projects are delayed or stopped […]

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A brief introduction to entrepreneurs’ relief

December 16, 2012

Entrepreneurs’ Relief was introduced in the Financial Act 2008, replacing the previous taper relief. This is an important tax relief and can save persons selling their business and/or shares a huge amount of money in avoided tax payments. It can therefore be hugely beneficial (if the circumstances are right) to take expert employment law advice […]

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What should you do if a former employee damages your business?

December 15, 2012

The recent case of Imam-Sadaque v Bluebay Asset Management (Services) Ltd [2012] is a useful reminder to employers (if in fact they needed a reminder at all) that employees can be a problem for their businesses when the employment relationship terminates. The facts in Imam-Sadaque v Bluebay Asset Management (Services) Ltd Mr Imam-Sadaque (who joined […]

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What are a director’s “annual” responsibilities?

December 11, 2012

Directors of a company in the United Kingdom have a great deal of power to control the decisions and long-term direction of their company. They deal with the profits and capital of the business and they therefore have significant reciprocal duties under the Companies Act 2006 which attempt to ensure that the financial position of […]

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Counterfeit Goods are Big Business: Until You Are Caught

December 4, 2012

(US law and generally) Branding is an important part of any business strategy. Building a brand requires a sophisticated marketing campaign and a dedication to quality, which takes time and money. Purveyors of counterfeit goods will often target companies that build reputations on high quality products, as high quality branded goods are often expensive, and […]

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