Pull the other one
Historically, companies have often entered into liquidation far too quickly without considering the alternative methods available. One alternative to liquidation available to corporate entities is to propose a Company Voluntary […]
Read moreKeep the faith
A recent judgment has reignited the debate about the extent to which a duty of ‘good faith’ should exist between contracting parties. Historically, the law has only recognised an implied […]
Read moreBack over the hedge
As some readers may recall, in a previous blog I reported on how last year the Financial Services Authority (FSA) had ordered Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and the Royal Bank of […]
Read moreDo the UK Courts “Do Religion”?
This year will be busy for the Commercial Dispute Resolution Department, not least because of a case that is heading to the Supreme Court which will provide a ruling important to […]
Read moreA lesson in false economy
A recent Court of Appeal decision has provided a word of warning to those who shy away from the cost of instructing a solicitor and attempt to ‘go it alone’. […]
Read moreGoing the extra mile
In commercial contracts, it is common to have clauses providing that a party will use its “best or reasonable endeavours” to perform an obligation. When agreeing endeavours clauses, businesses need […]
Read moreSplit personality
For over 100 years, the law has recognised that companies have a distinct legal personality from their directors and shareholders. This means that the individuals behind a company or a […]
Read moreCredit where it’s due
Credit Rating Agency Equifax were dealt a heavy blow in the High Court when their failure to update the information held in their credit file meant Mr Smeaton was denied […]
Read moreJust another Manic Monday
A term in an employment contract which restricts the employee’s activities after termination will be void for being in restraint of trade and against public policy. However, such a term […]
Read moreThe Colour Purple
Under the Trade Marks Act 1994, a trade mark cannot be registered if it does not satisfy certain prescribed requirements, including that it must be a ‘sign’ and be capable […]
Read moreAre your Terms & Conditions Compliant?
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) recently conducted a pre-Christmas review of 156 retailer websites and found that many of them were not fully complying with the Consumer Protection Distance […]
Read moreClamping down on the Cowboy Clampers
Wheel clampers will be outlawed from clamping vehicles on private land following the introduction of new legislation. The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (which came into effect on the 1 October) […]
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