Re-use of a company name after liquidation

Unless strict rules are followed to the letter a director of a company which has gone into insolvent liquidation cannot be involved in the promotion, formation or management of any business (incorporated or unincorporated) if that business uses any name …

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Delays in Care Proceedings

The recent Family Justice Review has highlighted concerns about delays in care proceedings. Very Vulnerable Children are involved in such proceedings and delay really matters to them and affects their lives. It is clear that strong and robust case management …

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The tax of owning a horse

For most equine enthusiasts, owning a horse is a pastime, a hobby about which they are passionate, no different to sailing or golf and as such are usually taxed no differently. However unlike boats or golf clubs, unforeseen tax issues …

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Social networking and divorce

It seems there isn’t a day that goes by without some reference to the impact that the likes of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are having on the divorce courts and the incidence of divorce. Many of the sites make it …

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The Importance of Promptness in Setting Aside Judgment

A recent Court of Appeal decision has highlighted the necessity to act promptly when applying to set aside a judgment in default. Judgment can be awarded against a defendant where (s)he either fails to formally acknowledge the claim, or fails …

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Cross-border dispute resolution

The European Commission is reviewing EU legislation on cross-border dispute resolution to create what has been called a single legal ‘space’ across the EU. UK litigation lawyer Mark Richardson looks at the background and implications. To understand the European Commission’s …

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Here be dragons again – re-run of popular finance seminar

Business owners who are targeting growth are being invited to find out more about equity finance at a re-run of a popular seminar next month. ‘Here be dragons – mapping out a route to equity finance’ is co-hosted by Stephens …

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Consequences of clandestine contact with joint experts

Chris Harper comments on the recent case of Edwards v Bruce & Hyslop (Brucast) Limited. In Edwards v Bruce & Hyslop (Brucast) Limited [2009] EWHC 2970 (QB), the court considered an appeal against a case management decision allowing the claimant …

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Debt collecting complaints

The Financial Ombudsman Service (“FOS”) recently published a technical note setting out its approach to complaints about the collection of debts by third party debt collecting agencies arising from regulated consumer credit or hire agreements. Debt collecting in relation to …

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