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13 July 2017
Responding To Tenant Complaints And ‘Preventing Retaliatory Eviction’– The New Requirements
Seeking Advice on Regaining Possession Post-Renters' Rights Act Coming Into Effect This page refers to the position...
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15 May 2017
‘No Dividends’ Policy And High Directors’ Salaries Were Unfairly Prejudicial To Minority Shareholders
Directors operating a 'no dividends' policy risk shareholders claiming the policy is 'unfairly prejudicial' to them under company law,...
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5 May 2017
Retrospective Sanction On Breach Of Contract Was Unenforceable As It Amounted To A ‘Penalty’
Businesses negotiating termination clauses in contracts should avoid imposing financial sanctions on breach of contract which are to...
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28 April 2017
10 Legal Facts Every Business Owner Should Know
Entrepreneurs and small to medium size business owners can often find themselves covering all sorts of tasks and functions Bookkeeping,...
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24 April 2017
Acas Updates Guidance On Employment Status To Help ‘Gig Economy’ Employers
Employers will welcome updated Acas guidance on the status of different types of employee and worker, following various recent rulings...
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24 April 2017
What Can I Do If My Tenant Leaves Belongings At The Property After The Tenancy Has Been Terminated?
Dealing with belongings left behind by tenants after the end of their tenancy can be a nuisance for landlords, especially if they are...
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21 April 2017
Court Can Look At Subsequent Behaviour In Disputes Over Whether Contract Had Been Entered Into
A party to a proposed contract should ensure it is clear at every stage of negotiations whether they consider a contract has been...
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18 April 2017
Employers Face Continued Uncertainty Over Commission And Holiday Pay Following Supreme Court Refusal To Hear Appeal
Employers still face uncertainty after the Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal of a ruling that holiday pay should include...
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13 April 2017
An Employer Should Be Proactive In Its Efforts To Make Reasonable Adjustments For A Disabled Employee
When an employee becomes disabled, it may result in that employee being unable to fulfil their employment duties to the same standard...
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