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Commercial Agency Law – An Overview of the Main Points

Richard Bailey outlines the main legal principles to consider when appointing a commercial agent in the UK. more...

Published: 18 January 2010

Changes to UK discrimination law – the Equality Bill

Elizabeth Stevens considers the important changes being made to UK discrimination law by the forthcoming Equality Act.  more...

Published: 18 January 2010

UK Company Law Changes: Companies Act 2006

James Tarling considers parts of the Companies Act 2006 that may be of interest to American companies with a presence in the UK.
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Published: 18 January 2010

Bringing an American Franchise to the UK

Matthew Downing looks at bringing a successful franchise from America to the UK more...

Published: 18 January 2010

Steeles Law in Boston - Week Commencing September 28th

Two of our Principals, Michael Fahy and James Tarling, are in Boston for the week commencing September 28th. more...

Published: 22 September 2009

Buying the business of an insolvent company – a balance of risk

In this article, Richard Bailey considers some key issues that any prospective purchaser should take into account in order to put themselves in a better negotiating position and achieve the best terms possible when buying the business of an insolvent company in the UK.  more...

Published: 22 September 2009

Recovery of Debts Across EU Borders

Historically trying to enforce a debt in another country has been problematic at best and improbable at worst due to unfamiliar court systems, language barriers, tracing the debtor, not to mention the costs and complexity. Marcus Chapman from our Disputes Resolution Team explains how a new system introduced earlier this year may simplify the process more...

Published: 22 September 2009

New Rules on Registration of Overseas Companies in the UK

With effect from 1st October this year new rules are introduced to replace the old rules on registration of “branches” and “places of business” for foreign companies trading in the UK. James Tarling introduces the new requirements for foreign companies to register their businesses in the UK. more...

Published: 22 September 2009

Changes to Disclosure of Directors’ Residential Addresses

During the next year we will see the final implementation of the Companies Act 2006. In a move towards protection of privacy an important change for directors is the introduction of service addresses, removing the public display of a director’s private residential address. James Tarling examines the practical implications for directors.

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Published: 12 March 2009

London Olympics Committee Loses 2012 Trade Mark

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) has sought unprecedented rights to protect their brand. James Tarling examines the intellectual property rights protection that they have been seeking.

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Published: 12 March 2009

Recovering Your Goods When Bills Aren’t Paid

In these difficult times, suppliers need all the help they can get to ensure in the event of a customer’s insolvency their goods are returned to them. Richard Bailey examines the ‘Retention of Title’ clause and provides some useful tips on how to use it.

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Published: 12 March 2009

Company Names Adjudicator Makes an Order Against ‘Coke Cola Ltd’

In the first decision following the Companies Act 2006, James Tarling examines Coca Cola’s application to the Company Names Adjudicator. more...

Published: 9 February 2009

Which Expansion Medium Would Suit You

Richard Bailey examines the different business mediums that an expanding company may consider using. From an agency to a distributorship to a franchise, Richard highlights the positive and negative implications that each organisation could have on your business. more...

Published: 9 February 2009

Letters of Intent can be Legally Binding in Place of a Contract

The Court has recently held that letters of intent can be legally binding in place of a formal contract. James Tarling examines some of the situations in which this may occur. more...

Published: 21 January 2009

Updating Your Articles of Association

Following the recent changes to company law Richard Bailey outlines the changes that companies may consider making to their articles of association now. more...

Published: 14 November 2008

New Company Law Now in Effect

On 1 October 2008 the latest stage of implementation of the Companies Act 2006 took place, with alternations relating to financial assistance and conflicts of interest. James Tarling examines these changes and how they can benefit your business. more...

Published: 14 November 2008

UK Immigration Law Update

Mark Barnett from our immigration team provides an update on immigration issues, including the significant changes to the existing work permit scheme which take effect later this month, together with other changes anticipated. more...

Published: 14 November 2008

Notice of the Right to Cancel – Changes to Doorstep Selling

New regulations have been introduced which will affect the way that 'doorstep' traders enter into contracts with consumers. The requirement to provide a written notice of the right to cancel has been established and Nigel Lubbock examines its effect. more...

Published: 14 November 2008

COMPARING GOODS & SERVICES USING A COMPETITOR’S TRADEMARK

In a recent European Court of Justice Case it has been held that competitors can use one another’s trademarks in comparative advertising. This article focuses on when a competitor’s trademark can be used and how far businesses can push this method of advertising. more...

Published: 19 September 2008

UK IMMIGRATION UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2008

In November 2008 the new work permit regime is introduced by the UK Border Agency. The regime will affect anyone employing people in the UK needing new or extended work permits. more...

Published: 19 September 2008

LIABILITY FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE UK TUPE OR NOT TUPE?

This article considers the TUPE regulations and their effect on cross border transfers and sub contracting. It covers the duties to inform, the different types of transfer that may apply, and how to avoid the financial penalties and exposure to employment claims associated with the regulations. more...

Published: 19 September 2008

CONSUMER REGULATIONS AND UNFAIR TRADING

Consumers have been provided with an even greater protection against unfair trading by new regulations designed to prevent traders from affecting a consumer’s freedom of choice. The regulations carry serious penalties if breached and will impact upon any business which deals directly or indirectly with consumers. more...

Published: 19 September 2008

Three businessmen convicted under the Enterprise Act

In June this year, three businessmen were convicted of the “cartel offence”, under the Enterprise Act 2002, for running a cartel for almost four years. This is the first time the Act has been used to imprison individuals. more...

Published: 18 July 2008

Google in trademark row

Since May 2008 Google has decided to relax its policy in the UK and allow advertisers to bid on other companies’ brands and trademarks as “adwords” to trigger their own advert; bringing it in line with their policies in the US and Canada. more...

Published: 18 July 2008

Single and straightforward registration for overseas companies?

In February 2007, following a recent review of all company law in the UK, the government asked for views on how overseas companies should be required to register their UK presence. more...

Published: 18 July 2008

Business Law Update UK

In this edition we focus on new elements of the Companies Act 2006 , Lacoste's unsuccessful crocodile trade mark row and the EU's proposed “Mickey Mouse Act” that could extend copyright in some cases from 50 to 95 years. more...

Published: 8 May 2008
   
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