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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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How can you protect your business when customers call in the bailiffs?

Disputes between businesses and customers are common. If you cannot agree a settlement, your business may be called to the Small Claims Court or a higher court.

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Part 2: Crossing and dotting makes for clear contracts

Making a case study of an enforceable contract: the judgement in the case of Blue v Ashley

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Part 1: Crossing and dotting makes for clear contracts

Tesla founder Elon Musk is set to become the richest man in the world if he succeeds in growing the company to $650bn, after agreeing to work for no pay for ten years, in return for what’s been estimated as a $55.8bn bonus if he hits target.

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Can pre-nups help to save your marriage?

Wedding season is just around the corner and has an extra buzz thanks to the brace of royal weddings planned for 2018

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A wake-up call for small companies on the bribery process

The activity of political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica has been hitting both headlines and the Facebook share price, following accusations that it used the personal data of millions of Facebook users to sway the outcomes of the 2016 US presidential election and the UK Brexit referendum

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Spotlight on equal pay

Equal pay is a legal obligation. In recent months it has hit the headlines, with Ryanair notably coming under fire for inequality in pay between the sexes.

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