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A warning to landlords - can the death of a guarantor bring a guarantee to an end?

Matthew Smith
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The general rule under the principles of contract law is that the death of a party to a contract does not automatically discharge the contract. This includes guarantee agreements, though specific rules can exist for such agreements, and it is possible for...

Why should you have a shareholder's agreement?

Aaron O'Brien
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Whether you are a new business or have been trading for decades a shareholder’s agreement is an ideal way to ensure that both you as a shareholder, and the business as a whole, are prepared for unforeseen challenges the future may bring. It provides...

What is the meaning of intellectual property?

Jade Fairhurst
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Put simply, intellectual property (IP) is property created by use of the mind, such as inventions, designs, literary and artistic works, images, symbols and so on. Just like other forms of property, particularly tangible property, intellectual property...

Commercial landlord update - minimum EPC rating is set to change by April 2023

Robert Gambles
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As a result of the the current energy cost crisis EPC ratings have become even more important to tenants trying to keep their costs under control. Read on for a little EPC background and the low-down on the current state of play in respect of...

Understanding the business sale process

Aaron O'Brien
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When it comes to selling your business, the process and the terminology can sometimes appear daunting. Most people will only get involved in this process once or a few times. When you are selling something, the two main methods of sale are: the sale of...

Passing off - what is it and how can I prevent it?

Jade Fairhurst
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Passing off is a civil tort falling within the realms of intellectual property law. Put simply, it is when one party misrepresents that its goods or services are those of another party. Passing off can be deliberate or innocent, however the customer is...

Personal data breach claims - defending your position

Jade Fairhurst
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Personal data breach claims come in many different forms: a letter sent to the wrong address, personal information disclosed to a third party, but the unanswered question, is how do these often small, sometimes relatively insignificant breaches, attract...

Understanding director's duties

Julie Hunter
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What is the difference between an owner and a director? An owner of a limited company owns shares in it, and they receive dividend payments in return for their investment, but these shareholders will not be involved in the day to day running of the company,...

What is copyright infringement and how can I prevent it?

Jade Fairhurst
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Copyright is an intellectual property (IP) right that occurs automatically upon creation of a particular type of work. It protects the copyright owner (or the author), from others copying or reproducing their work. What works are subject to copyright...

ONS reports steep rise in corporate insolvency

Julie Hunter
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Figures released earlier this week by The Office for National Statistics (ONS) show company insolvencies in England and Wales have hit their highest level since the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. The ONS reported that in England and Wales,...

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