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How the Data Protection Act can affect your business
[February 19, 2008] What the Data Protection Act is and what it means for your business and direct marketing campaigns. If you hold any form of personal or marketing information about customers, prospects or staff – even just their name and address – then you should register.
 
Companies Act - final timetable for implementation
[December 19, 2007] The final timetable for the implementation of the Companies Act has been announced by the Government.
 
Companies Act 2006 & derivative claims by shareholders
[November 20, 2007] Stephan Weber of Sykes Anderson LLP discusses the new statutory provisions under the Companies Act 2006 in respect of derivative claims by shareholders
 
Trade Marks - The Basics
[October 25, 2007] A Guide to trade marks. How are trade marks protection, why you should register a trade mark, and how to apply for one.
 
Business Terms and Conditions - A Legal Guide
[October 22, 2007] How to make sure your standard terms and conditions of business are incorporated into the agreement between you and your customers.
 
Guide to Intellectual Property (IP) and your business
[June 27, 2007] A complete guide to protecting your intellectual property - including patents, trademarks, copyright and design issues.
 
Charging interest in contractual relationships
[June 19, 2007] Most businesses will not have considered whether the standard 8% interest rate clause provided is appropriate for their particular circumstances. Most businesses would benefit from a regular review of their standard terms.
 
Companies Act 2006 - Update
[June 14, 2007] The Companies Act 2006 is one of the biggest legal reforms to ever face business. Tim Polding, Head of Commercial Department at Liverpool-based legal firm, Lees Lloyd Whitley, offers an overview below and crucial advice to businesses.
 
Top 10 data protection pitfalls for SMEs – and how to avoid them
[June 12, 2007] Data protection is all about taking care of this information and it’s not difficult. But it’s also very easy to get it wrong – and the results can range from bad publicity to legal action and fines.
 
Landlord Rights within the UK - Knowing Where You Stand
[February 28, 2007] If you do own a home and you are not sure what rights you have as a landlord, here you will find the information that you need in order to make the best decision on what to do if a problem does arise.
 
E-commerce and E-commerce Regulations for Small Businesses
[February 14, 2007] Overview of the basic legal requirements of the E-Commerce Regulations that businesses selling and advertising on line must be aware of and complied with - including what information you are obliged to include on your website.
 
Companies Act 2006 and Directors Duties
[January 19, 2007] The Companies Act 2006 codifies directors’ duties including the long-established fiduciary duties as well as the common law duty of care and skill into a statutory statement of seven general duties.
 
Landlord and Tenant: A Contractual Relationship?
[January 5, 2007] Some useful information for landlords who may be faced with tenants who have broken the terms of a lease. Is it more worth while suing for rent, or simply attempting to re-let the premises.
 
Commercial and Consumer Contracts - Legal Guide
[December 15, 2006] A legal insight into the minefield of commercial and consumer contracts.
 
Shareholder Rights: Unfair Prejudice
[December 4, 2006] Day to day control of a company is in the hands of its directors. So, if the directors are exercising their lawful powers to control the company in a way which prejudices you as the shareholder, what can you do about it?
 
Letting Agents and Tenants - Top tips for small landlords
[November 30, 2006] Every year many small landlords get their fingers badly burned by letting agents who are inefficient or unprofessional – or by plausible-seeming tenants who fail to pay their rent. Top tips for staying on top as a landlord.
 
Companies Act 2006 and Private Companies
[November 21, 2006] The Companies Act 2006 consists of 1300 sections and is the single largest piece of legislation ever made. How The Act may affect small businesses in practice.
 
Life of a Litigator: Setting up a Company – The Pitfalls
[November 2, 2006] An essential article if you're setting up a company - we look at the potential issues which could embroil you and your embryonic business in litigation - planning, financial matters and regulations.
 
What is Company Identity Theft - How to beat it
[November 1, 2006] The recent upsurge of media interest in personal identity theft has provided a reminder that company identity theft is still a major problem for UK incorporated businesses
 
Selecting Business Names and Intellectual Property Law
[October 23, 2006] When selecting a potential business or domain name, you should consider using a trademark to protect your company's identity.

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