What Does It Mean To Be Disqualified As Director Of A UK Company?

May 18, 2014

Being disqualified as director of a company can have a hugely negative effect on both your working life and your personal life, and the thought of going through the complex process alone can add a lot of unnecessary stress on top of an already bad situation. So, if you think you are at risk of […]

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Effective Service on a Director

May 1, 2014

Directors should be aware that simply leaving the country will not prevent them from being served with any document or proceedings.  A recent case has held that valid service for any such document will be effected at any address included in a register of directors. Section 1140 of the Companies Act 2006 outlines that service […]

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Understanding Legalised Translations in the UK

May 1, 2014

Within the legal field, especially in the UK, language translation is very much something lawyers at all levels have to deal with. As well as having to learn about the different languages, the processes and other areas that impact the legal sector, “legalised” translations is something many struggle with. Why? In short, because there is […]

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Making ‘TUPE’ More Commercially Effective

March 19, 2014

Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) – or ‘TUPE,’ as it’s more widely known – often gets a bad reputation. Simply, TUPE protects employees of a company from redundancy when an employer is selling-up. If a company or charity is enters purchase negotiations, not only will the new owner control the services this institution provides, […]

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What Is A TUPE Transfer And What Should Employers Be Aware Of?

March 18, 2014

TUPE stands for the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, something which was first passed back in 1981. This legislation is used in the UK in order to implement the European Acquired Rights Directive, and can be a complex and confusing process to many. It is basically put in place to protect the rights […]

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Going once… the legal low-down on property auctions

January 30, 2014

Many of us have been lured in by the possibility of landing a bargain, or through curiosity about the whole auction process, stoked by the rise of property programmes on TV. Auctions are the last word in equal opportunities – anyone who has the funds can put in a bid and, while you do run […]

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Getting the Best out of Legal Interpreters

January 30, 2014

In today’s multicultural and multilingual world, the legal interpreter has become more and more important for those working in the legal sector. Legal interpreters work with lawyers to help them in their communications with clients as well as represent parties in court and tribunals. Working with interpreters, to make sure that they get the best […]

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A Look at the Tough Issue of Balancing Work Safety & Efficiency

January 29, 2014

Many businesses today must maintain a delicate balance between work safety and work efficiency. On one hand, it’s important to work as quickly as possible to maximize return on investment and keep clients happy but on the other hand, it’s not wise to work so fast that basic safety precautions put in place to protect […]

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Using No Win No Fee For Commercial Disputes

January 25, 2014

You’ve probably heard of ‘No Win No Fee’ agreements when it comes to personal injury or medical negligence claims, but did you know that you can also make use of them for commercial disputes? Also known as Conditional Fee Arrangements (or CFAs), these types of agreements allow businesses to pursue legal action for either no […]

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The Best States for Those in Search of Construction Work

January 11, 2014

If you are a construction professional who is currently living or working in an area where the real estate industry is still recovering from the failing economy, consistent work may be difficult to come by. However, the states below are all seeing a spike in construction projects. New York New York, particularly western New York […]

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