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11 Key Differences Between Arbitration vs Litigation

11 Key Differences Between Arbitration vs Litigation Dealing with a legal dispute is never easy. By involving an expert dispute resolution solicitor early on, you stand the best chance of the right outcome. Options open to you include arbitration and litigation. We look at what arbitration and litigation are as well as 11

11 Key Differences Between Arbitration vs Litigation2023-07-17T16:29:17+01:00

What are directors’ duties and what happens if they are breached?

What are the duties of a company director and what happens if they are breached? Company directors have a number of duties imposed on them under the Companies Act 2006 as well as under common and other laws. Failure to carry out directors' duties can result in substantial penalties, including personal liability for

What are directors’ duties and what happens if they are breached?2023-06-16T12:03:43+01:00

Negligent Misrepresentation vs. Fraud: Understanding the Key Differences

Negligent Misrepresentation vs. Fraud: Understanding the Key Differences When you enter into a contract with another party, you should be able to rely on the representations that have been made to you before you enter into the agreement. If these statements have induced you to agree to the deal and they turn out to

Negligent Misrepresentation vs. Fraud: Understanding the Key Differences2023-06-15T17:07:32+01:00

Fraudulent misrepresentation: How to prove it and how to deal with it

Fraudulent misrepresentation: How to prove it and how to deal with it Fraudulent misrepresentation is the most grave type of misrepresentation and is taken very seriously by the courts. It arises when someone relies on false information presented to them and as a result enters into a contract. An example would be buying something

Fraudulent misrepresentation: How to prove it and how to deal with it2023-06-15T14:09:32+01:00

Do we still need lawyers now that there’s ChatGPT?

Do we still need lawyers now that there’s ChatGPT? AI, and more specifically ChatGPT, has exploded onto the scene, shocking individuals across a wide range of industries into asking, ‘Will it replace me?’. We take a look at whether it’s time to get rid of lawyers. The ChatGPT explosion, what it does, and where

Do we still need lawyers now that there’s ChatGPT?2023-06-15T17:05:56+01:00

Benefits of bringing a private prosecution if you are a victim of fraud or financial crime

Benefits of bringing a private prosecution if you are a victim of fraud or financial crime Individuals and businesses that have fallen victim to fraud often use the civil courts to claim damages against the fraudster.  However, victims can also report the matter to the police. The difficulty is that public prosecutions can be

Benefits of bringing a private prosecution if you are a victim of fraud or financial crime2023-06-15T17:08:14+01:00

Directors’ personal liability for misrepresentation

Directors’ personal liability for misrepresentation The current difficult economy is causing continual financial problems for many businesses. Directors are warned that entering into written agreements to make payments when they know their company is unable to meet its debts may equate to deceit under the terms of the Statute of Frauds (Amendment) Act 1828.

Directors’ personal liability for misrepresentation2023-06-15T17:09:09+01:00

Misrepresentation in contract law: A brief on negligent, innocent and fraudulent statements

Misrepresentation in contract law: A brief on negligent, innocent and fraudulent statements Contracts govern most of the transactions that a business carries out. When the representations that have induced someone to enter into a contract turn out not to be true or are misleading, this is misrepresentation. If the person who has entered into

Misrepresentation in contract law: A brief on negligent, innocent and fraudulent statements2023-06-15T17:09:47+01:00

As a minority shareholder, how can I enforce my rights?

As a minority shareholder, how can I enforce my rights? The relationship between majority and minority shareholders is not always an easy one. Majority shareholders often want to run the business in the way that they see fit and without interference, while minority shareholders may feel that major decisions are being made without any

As a minority shareholder, how can I enforce my rights?2023-01-30T14:01:44+00:00

Flexible working and Covid-19: What are the rules on returning to the office?

Flexible working and Covid-19: What are the rules on returning to the office? When Covid-19 restrictions were lifted on 19 July 2021, it was open to workers in England to return to the office or other workplace. A gradual return was recommended by the government, with employers required to follow official safety guidelines for

Flexible working and Covid-19: What are the rules on returning to the office?2023-01-30T14:02:07+00:00

The Government is to end temporary insolvency measures for UK companies post Covid-19

The Government is to end temporary insolvency measures for UK companies post Covid-19 22nd September 2021 The government has announced that from 1 October 2021 it will be phasing out the temporary measures that were brought in to protect businesses from insolvency during the Covid-19 crisis. The measures were introduced in June last year

The Government is to end temporary insolvency measures for UK companies post Covid-192021-09-22T12:31:22+01:00

FAQs relating to commercial contracts post COVID-19

FAQs relating to commercial contracts post COVID-19: How do you manage commercial contract disputes following the coronavirus pandemic? 13st August 2021 Without doubt, the coronavirus pandemic has had huge repercussions on the UK economy with many businesses left reeling from both the pandemic itself and the introduction of government measures to protect the public.

FAQs relating to commercial contracts post COVID-192021-09-22T12:18:14+01:00

Landlords and tenants: Government issues a new policy on ‘ringfencing’ rent debt accrued during the pandemic

Landlords and tenants: Government issues a new policy on ‘ringfencing’ rent debt accrued during the pandemic closures. 17th August 2021 On 4 August 2021, the UK Government updated their policy on supporting businesses with commercial rent debts. The Government says the aim is to ‘provide the breathing space needed’ for negotiations between tenants and

Landlords and tenants: Government issues a new policy on ‘ringfencing’ rent debt accrued during the pandemic2021-08-17T12:53:34+01:00

UK Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020: Covid-19 update and implications for company directors

UK Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020: Covid-19 update and implications for company directors 3rd August 2021 In March 2021, the government extended temporary insolvency measures to aid businesses in dealing with the current and continuing disruption caused by the pandemic. The measures so far have avoided a big spike in insolvencies and the

UK Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020: Covid-19 update and implications for company directors2021-08-03T13:26:27+01:00

Payback for bounce-back loans approaches: Handling debts, disputes and deadlines

Payback for bounce-back loans approaches: Deadlines, handling debts and disputes 20th July 2021 The Government’s bounce back loan offered to businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, gave emergency finance to struggling organisations of between £2,000 and £50,000. The loans were interest-free for the first twelve months, with the first loans delivered in May 2020. This

Payback for bounce-back loans approaches: Handling debts, disputes and deadlines2021-08-03T13:27:14+01:00
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