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‘Custom and Practice’ Can Add to Employment Contract Terms

Posted25 October 2013

A recent case (Park Cakes Limited v Shumba and Others) serves as a clear reminder that not every contractual term need be in writing and, where the individual facts support...

Religious Belief Does Not Justify Discrimination

Posted24 October 2013

The Christian beliefs of the owner of a bed and breakfast have led to her fighting and losing an appeal to the Court of Appeal. The woman refused to...

Interflora Nips Keyword Ads in the Bud

Posted23 October 2013

A case concerning the use of a competitor’s name in ‘keyword’ marketing for Internet searches has now been decided and the ruling has implications for those who use such practices. ...

Government Proposals for Corporate Transparency and Sanctions for Miscreant Directors

Posted22 October 2013

The Government has announced its intention to clamp down hard on directors of failed companies when circumstances warrant it, including empowering the courts to impose financial sanctions on company directors...

AIM Shares and ISAs – A Reminder

Posted21 October 2013

Clients holding shares in companies listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) are reminded that, from 5 August 2013, it has been possible to hold such shares within an ISA,...

Help to Buy – New Mortgage Guarantee Ownership Scheme

Posted18 October 2013

The Government has introduced a new scheme aimed at helping people purchase their own home. The Help to Buy – Mortgage Guarantee scheme, due to be introduced on 1...