Property manager prosecuted over licensing laws
For what may be the first time, a management company has been prosecuted for failing…
May 14, 2019 By Helen Thomas
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Serious incident reporting
As part of the work of the interim safeguarding taskforce, the Charity Commission conducted a…
May 3, 2019 By Laurie Trounce
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UKIPO dismisses HBO’s opposition to the registration of the marks “Game of Vapes” and “Game of Stones”
Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO), which broadcasts the “Game of Thrones” series, has been unsuccessful…
April 12, 2019 By Ben Travers
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Self employed contractors in professional services – are they employees?
In a recent case, a book-keeper (and from 1990 onwards accountant) for a brewery (Exmoor…
March 26, 2019 By Terry Falcao
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Are you ready for April’s statutory pay changes?
Are you ready for the statutory pay changes that are due to come into effect…
March 15, 2019 By Jenna Gipson
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Liquidated damages – are they penalties?
Liquidated damages clauses are commonly found in construction contracts making provision for the contractor to…
February 15, 2019 By Guy Michell
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Make the right choice – conflicts of interest for charity trustees
Conflicts of interest are commonplace in the charity sector. Trustees have a duty to act…
January 24, 2019 By Olivia Miller
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Warning for Charities on pay outs to senior executives
We all know that some things just don’t work out. Employment relationships are no different.…
January 24, 2019 By Stephens Scown
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Directors Beware the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations
A new law came into force on the 17th December 2018 which enables the Information…
December 27, 2018 By Kathryn Heath
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Entire Agreement Clauses kicked into touch
Picture this: you are selling your business and negotiating terms with a prospective buyer, all…
December 4, 2018 By Jack Saunders
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Take care with the Festive Pop (Ups)
We’re heading to that time of year when people have things to sell, and buyers…
November 16, 2018 By Ian Thomas
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Avoiding misrepresentation claims
When negotiating contract terms, it is common for businesses to make a number of statements…
August 31, 2018 By Catherine Mathews