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Company law changes in 2016

Company Law Changes in 2016 - The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 Note: The requirement to keep a PSC register came into force on 6 April 2016.

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RICS arbitration service launched

RICS arbitration service for construction and engineering disputes

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The Bribery Act 2010

In January 2016, the first UK company to be prosecuted for corruption was sentenced to a fine of just over £1.3m, had over £800k confiscated and was ordered to pay £25k in prosecution costs, with two directors being convicted and sentenced in 2015.

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Implied terms

The Supreme Court has recently clarified the law on implied terms in Marks & Spencer plc v BNP Paribas Securities Services Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd.

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Commercial rent arrears recovery from 6 April 2014

On 6 April 2014, the government abolished the common law right known as “distress”, no longer allowing a landlord to seize a tenant’s goods and sell them to recover outstanding rent arrears.

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Barker Gillette LLP and Lucas McMullan Jacobs Merge

Barker Gillette LLP and Lucas McMullan Jacobs are delighted to announce their merger as from 3 November 2014.

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Business Interruption Insurance

After the Supreme Court's judgment earlier in the year, what are the legal and practical impacts of the FCA's business interruption insurance test case?

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Security camera neighbour comes unstuck

The Christmas holidays provide an opportunity to catch up with jobs around the house, but this could lead to trouble, as Mr Woodard found out when installing security devices around his home.

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Parents: No need to Claus a Scene at Christmas

While Christmas is one of the most joyous times of the year, it can be challenging for separated families.

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Excluding liability in commercial contracts

Most commercial contracts use liability clauses to manage risks in the event of default, either by excluding liability altogether or setting a limit on liability.

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Understanding if the force is with you

'May the force be with you' is usually the concern of Jedi knights heading to battle in Star Wars, rather than something that company directors look for. But for those companies looking to claim that the coronavirus pandemic has given rise to circumstances beyond their control in delivering on contracts, another major ‘force' is concentrating minds.

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Succession planning for sole traders

While nobody likes to think about what might happen after they’ve died, it pays to plan ahead.

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