Commercial Client

• ICO Issues Direct Marketing Guidelines

  • Posted24 February 2014

  The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued new guidelines (45 pages) on the conduct of direct marketing, which confirms that electronic marketing campaigns directed towards consumers require clear and specific...

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• Failed Patent Infringement Threats Cost Accuser

  • Posted21 February 2014

  When a threat is made to bring a patent infringement action against another company, the result of the mere threat may be to cause damage to the threatened company. It...

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• Landlord Who Allowed Lease to Run On Loses Claim for Possession

  • Posted18 February 2014

  When an assured shorthold tenancy (AST) reaches the end of its term and the tenant continues to occupy the premises, a new tenancy is created. This has implications for landlords...

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• Saving Business Must Be Prime Reason to Avoid Liability Under TUPE

  • Posted13 February 2014

  The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) exist to protect the rights of employees when their employer changes. However, when a business transfers from one owner to...

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• HMRC Issue New Guidance on Business Asset Apportionment on Sale

  • Posted12 February 2014

  Selling their business is often the last big transaction a person undertakes, and is one which may have a very significant effect on their lifestyle in retirement. As well...

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• Judge Fines Company ‘Every Penny It Has’ After Speedboat Death

  • Posted10 February 2014

  Following the death of an 11-year-old child who was hit by a speedboat whilst attending a friend’s birthday party that took place at a lake, the company that operated the...

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