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Shareholder Agreement and Case
In the case of Lane -v- Lane, the High Court has held that a verbal agreement between a father and son to transfer their shares in a family company to each other on their death overrode the father’s earlier will under which the father’s shares had been left to his wife.
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Fair Payment Code
The new Fair Payment Code has been launched by the Office of the Small Business Commissioner to encourage businesses across the UK to pay promptly.
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“Emotional Support Animals” v “Service Animals”
Much as we love our animals, which is evident as many businesses have a ‘bring your pet to work day’, it’s important to be clear on the distinctions between “emotional support animals” and “service animals”.
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Can I Rely On A Land Registry Plan?
In a recent case, the Court of Appeal have reconsidered a boundary dispute and confirmed that when considering the legal boundary of a property, the HM Land Registry’s title plan is irrelevant.
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The 12 Days Of…Selling Your Business
In the immortal words of Noddy Holder, “It’s Christmas!!!” and what would Christmas be without a slightly tongue-in-cheek “12 days of”.
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Security Of Tenure Under Review By The Law Commission: The Impact On Business Tenancies
Some businesses may own the properties from which they trade giving them the security of knowing they will not have to vacate unless they decide to.