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COVID-19: ALL residential eviction proceedings now suspended!
Posted: 27th March 2020
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The Coronavirus Act 2020: How does it protect business tenants?
Posted: 27th March 2020
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Boris Johnson comes under pressure in today's PMQs over protection for renters
Posted: 25th March 2020
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Property company loses service charge dispute with tenants
Posted: 10th March 2020
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Disqualified director ordered to repay £500k to creditors
Posted: 10th March 2020
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Tenant fails to get extra compensation for noise from refurbishment
Posted: 10th March 2020
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Businesses urge new government to tackle late payment abuse
Posted: 14th January 2020
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Farmer wins ‘secret commission’ claim against mortgage lender
Posted: 17th December 2019
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Tenants facing eviction to get enhanced legal support
Posted: 26th November 2019
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Tenant retains injunction preventing landlord from evicting him
Posted: 21st October 2019
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Commercial rent arrears & forfeiture – what are the options?
Posted: 7th August 2019
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Mediation could save businesses thousands in settling disputes
Posted: 7th August 2019
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Back to basics - Landlords MUST protect deposits
Posted: 7th August 2019
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Landlord was entitled to give tenant only two months’ notice
Posted: 1st August 2019
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Tenancy hidden fees banned - The Tenant Fees Act 2019
Posted: 25th July 2019
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Corporate insolvencies rise as consumer confidence falls
Posted: 26th June 2019
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Landlord was wrong to apply service charge for clearing rubbish
Posted: 26th June 2019
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New proposals will give private tenants more security
Posted: 22nd May 2019
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Christian campaigner loses court battle over his mother’s will
Posted: 21st May 2019
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Homeowner awarded £500,000 after architect fails to deliver ‘wow factor'
Posted: 18th April 2019
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Building society loses negligence claim against Grant Thornton
Posted: 19th March 2019
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Broker prevents commercial lender from approaching its clients
Posted: 21st February 2019
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Machins Business Mixer
Posted: 13th February 2019
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Tenant awarded £18,000 rent refund after wall collapses
Posted: 16th January 2019
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Leasing company granted quick judgement against airline
Posted: 16th January 2019
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Contract dispute not allowed to delay supply of underground trains
Posted: 12th December 2018
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Investors compensated as if failed project had not happened
Posted: 12th December 2018
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Landlord stops leaseholder letting out flat on Airbnb
Posted: 21st November 2018
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Tenants get further protection against unfair letting fees
Posted: 17th October 2018
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Tenants given government guidance on their rights when renting
Posted: 13th September 2018
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Landlords oppose 3-year minimum tenancy proposals
Posted: 9th August 2018
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Goldman Sachs wins dispute with landlord over break clause
Posted: 25th July 2018
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Developers of phone app granted injunction against Google
Posted: 19th June 2018
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Variation of Contracts – increased certainty or rigidity?
Posted: 23rd May 2018
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Director disqualified for selling assets for his own benefit
Posted: 17th May 2018
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Leaseholder not entitled to extend downwards beneath her home
Posted: 17th May 2018
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Machins Solicitors confirms planned new office relocation
Posted: 3rd May 2018
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Landlord wins rent dispute with BHS liquidators
Posted: 3rd April 2018
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Landlord wins appeal over tenant's breaches of agreement
Posted: 28th March 2018
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Landlord wins appeal over tenant’s breaches of agreement
Posted: 14th March 2018
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UK companies ‘still gripped by poor payments crisis’
Posted: 8th February 2018
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Court slams HMRC for inadequate evidence against company
Posted: 10th January 2018
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Landlord not liable for tenant’s death from asbestos exposure
Posted: 12th October 2017
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Franchisee wins dispute over setting up rival business
Posted: 12th October 2017
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Service charge ‘enforceable because tenant waived invalidity’
Posted: 12th October 2017
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£14.7m damages for faulty glass in former London Stock Exchange
Posted: 14th September 2017
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Landlord wins court case after transferring property to wife
Posted: 14th September 2017
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Developer must pay damages following contract dispute
Posted: 17th August 2017
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Landlord’s notice to quit ‘invalid’ as it was sent to old address
Posted: 25th July 2017
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Company awarded £176,000 damages over leaked information
Posted: 20th July 2017
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Unsuccessful tenderer allowed to examine confidential information
Posted: 21st June 2017
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Landlord loses dispute over licensing and planning permission
Posted: 21st June 2017
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Building firm wins £700,000 payment dispute with developers
Posted: 24th May 2017
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Landlord wins dispute over holiday home service charges
Posted: 21st March 2017
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Mediation could ‘save businesses millions in settling disputes'
Posted: 23rd November 2016
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Leftover partitioning invalidated company’s break clause
Posted: 25th October 2016
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Manufacturer of faulty safety device not liable for fire
Posted: 25th October 2016
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Arcade wins compensation from council over pier closure
Posted: 22nd September 2016
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Company wins right to light dispute with high handed neighbour
Posted: 22nd September 2016
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Family company wins dispute over £35m investment
Posted: 26th July 2016
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New regulations affecting landlords come into force
Posted: 17th May 2016
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284,000 landlords risk being fined over tenant deposits
Posted: 23rd March 2016
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Court removes ‘biased’ arbitrator in construction dispute
Posted: 23rd March 2016
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Councils to receive £5m to tackle unfair practices by landlords
Posted: 3rd February 2016
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Marks & Spencer loses appeal over refund on prepaid rent
Posted: 13th January 2016
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University did not discriminate over disabled employee’s pension
Posted: 22nd December 2015
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Landlord wins dispute over passing on VAT charges to tenants
Posted: 10th November 2015
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Rising court fees ‘could push some businesses into insolvency’
Posted: 15th October 2015
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Banksy mural sparks landlord and tenant dispute – who owns what?
Posted: 13th October 2015
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New regulations affecting landlords and tenants come into effect
Posted: 1st October 2015
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The Legal 500 2015 Recommendations
Posted: 17th September 2015
In:
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Debt Collection Services,
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Family Law - Berkhamsted,
Family Law - Luton,
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Company wins appeal over £1m forfeiture of lease despite failings
Posted: 16th September 2015
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Government to crack down on rogue landlords and illegal immigrants
Posted: 15th September 2015
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Company wins damages plus interest over non-delivery of goods
Posted: 25th June 2015
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Brothers banned from being directors after breaching legal duty
Posted: 10th April 2015
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Contractors and engineers dispute liability for building collapse
Posted: 10th April 2015
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Franchisor wins injunction to stop firms making false claims
Posted: 19th March 2015
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Investors in restaurant entitled to get their money back
Posted: 19th March 2015
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Landlord wins insurance claim for damage caused by tenant
Posted: 4th February 2015
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Balancing the conflicting interests in right to light
Posted: 13th January 2015
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Subcontractor must pay for faulty workmanship
Posted: 12th November 2014
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Recommendations in the Legal 500 2014
Posted: 2nd October 2014
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Licensee awarded £8m following breach of contract
Posted: 23rd September 2014
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Directors disqualified for breaching invoice agreement
Posted: 23rd September 2014
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Care home company protects its business against franchisee
Posted: 30th July 2014
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Cleaning company granted injunction to protect its business
Posted: 9th July 2014
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Developer breached duties and must repay investment money
Posted: 4th June 2014
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Wind turbines to be built in area of natural beauty
Posted: 4th June 2014
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Print and Be Damned
Posted: 21st May 2014
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Construction firm's failings amounted to breach of contract
Posted: 1st May 2014
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Minority shareholder fails to prove prejudicial treatment
Posted: 1st May 2014
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Coach firm wins competition claim against airport
Posted: 9th April 2014
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Engineers must pay damages for breaching contract
Posted: 12th March 2014
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Liquidators reclaim money director wrongly paid to himself
Posted: 12th February 2014
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Landlord receives £4.75m compensation for damage caused at flats
Posted: 8th January 2014
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Company Shareholders - What's fair and what's not?
Posted: 4th December 2013
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Property Disputes Newsletter November 2013
Posted: 14th November 2013
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Company wins case over £50,000 underpayment for electricity
Posted: 12th November 2013
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Director unfairly excluded from company he set up
Posted: 16th October 2013
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Homeowner compensated for neighbour's tree root damage
Posted: 16th October 2013
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Accountant must pay nearly £1m after giving negligent advice
Posted: 15th July 2013
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Landlord wins case against commercial tenant over repair work
Posted: 26th June 2013
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Small Claims Get Bigger!
Posted: 22nd May 2013
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Negligent contractors liable for damages despite client's failings
Posted: 18th April 2013
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Distributor must pay damages for breach of contract
Posted: 18th April 2013
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Directors guilty of contempt after disposing of firm's goodwill
Posted: 19th March 2013
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Consultant fails to convince court over oral contract
Posted: 19th March 2013
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Landlord of unlicensed HMO has penalties reduced
Posted: 12th February 2013
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Surveyor found negligent when providing 'tick box' valuations
Posted: 12th February 2013
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Help for small firms hit by unfair business practices
Posted: 12th February 2013
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Director faced with prison after defying court orders
Posted: 8th January 2013
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Landlord faces maximum penalty for tenancy deposit failures
Posted: 12th December 2012
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Consultants 'were not negligent' despite some failings
Posted: 12th November 2012
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Many business websites breaching consumer protection law
Posted: 12th November 2012
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Estate agents face prosecution over misleading information
Posted: 12th November 2012
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OFT guidelines on tougher penalties for breaches of competition law
Posted: 10th October 2012
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Firm fined £10,000 after changing its name without telling HMRC
Posted: 14th September 2012
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10% jump in County Court Judgments against businesses
Posted: 13th July 2012
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Be careful what you promise - firm ordered to pay staff bonuses
Posted: 1st June 2012
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Landlords risk losing thousands if they fail to consult tenants
Posted: 1st June 2012
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Landlords beware (again!) - new deposit rules now in force
Posted: 10th May 2012
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Landlords must comply with new tenancy deposit rules
Posted: 4th May 2012
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Agency fined for getting information about tenant illegally
Posted: 4th May 2012
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Developer must repay deposits after contract breach
Posted: 3rd April 2012
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TUPE transfer 'amounted to unfair dismissal of bus drivers'
Posted: 3rd April 2012
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Factsheet: Your Rights when it comes to Door to Door Sales
Posted: 22nd March 2012
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Delay proves costly for company seeking damages
Posted: 29th February 2012
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More landlords taking action against tenants in arrears
Posted: 2nd February 2012
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Sales manager breached his duty when setting up rival company
Posted: 2nd February 2012
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PM wants to 'kill off health and safety culture'
Posted: 2nd February 2012
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Failure to pay interest invalidated break clause notice
Posted: 2nd February 2012
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Directors disqualified after failing to keep company records
Posted: 1st December 2011
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Hotel retains right of way over neighbour's service road
Posted: 1st December 2011
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Bankruptcy and debt relief orders don't 'rule out possession orders'
Posted: 1st December 2011
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Business Women and Their Brands
Posted: 8th November 2011
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The Bribery Act 2010
Posted: 8th November 2011
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Changes to unfair dismissal rules 'could save businesses £6m'
Posted: 2nd November 2011
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Stonemasons prosecuted after appearing on television
Posted: 2nd November 2011
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Surveyors must pay £18m after giving negligent advice
Posted: 5th October 2011
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Directors must pay after failing to keep company records
Posted: 5th October 2011
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Accountant must pay for enticing away former clients
Posted: 31st August 2011
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When shareholders fall out and refuse to meet...
Posted: 31st August 2011
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Supermarkets and dairy processors fined for co-ordinating prices
Posted: 31st August 2011
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Correction to misleading guidance in Notes for Leaseholders
Posted: 31st August 2011
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EU to create streamlined European patent
Posted: 9th August 2011
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Company director found guilty of wrongful trading
Posted: 18th July 2011
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Breaking point - when are vacant premises really vacant?
Posted: 18th July 2011
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Failure to consult properly costs landlord £270,000
Posted: 18th July 2011
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Company must repay £200,000 after breaching contract
Posted: 2nd June 2011
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Penalties imposed on construction firms 'were too harsh'
Posted: 31st May 2011
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Break clause notice became valid once 'accepted' by email
Posted: 31st May 2011
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Business failures decreasing but personal insolvencies still high
Posted: 31st May 2011
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Anti-competition clause 'too restrictive to be enforced'
Posted: 31st May 2011
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Officer tried to sell company using misleading income figures
Posted: 31st May 2011
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LLP had no power to expel one of its partners
Posted: 14th April 2011
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Recession sparks rise in landlord and tenant disputes
Posted: 14th April 2011
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Directors of doomed development project guilty of wrongful trading
Posted: 14th April 2011
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Director banned from revealing information about his former company
Posted: 14th April 2011
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New credit directive gives more protection to consumers
Posted: 14th April 2011