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The deadly consequences of breaching Working at…

The recent sentencing of a civil engineering firm and one of its directors following the death of an employee is a stark reminder of the need for businesses to guarantee…

Legal warning to environmental law flouters

Businesses that breach environmental regulations are putting their future at risk as lawmakers contemplate more serious punishments. The warning comes as new tougher sentencing guidelines have been proposed by The…

Five steps to new export markets

Following prime minster David Cameron’s recent trade visit to India, and with the EU in the process of negotiating a trade deal with USA, it would seem that there has…

Harrison Drury helps Blackpool BID defend levy…

Blackpool’s Business Improvement District (BID) has successfully defended a legal claim brought by a town centre business challenging the levy raised by the organisation. Blackpool BID works in partnership with…

Harrison Drury assists with launch of XYZ…

We have recently been working with two good friends and clients of Harrison Drury, Will Mould and Paul Stanway, to help them launch XYZ - the next big thing in…

Supreme Court rules against extending legal advice…

In a long awaited judgment, the Supreme Court ruled last week that legal advice privilege (LAP) could not be extended to non-legally qualified professionals, a move with implications for businesses…

Will protected conversations proposal backfire?

Employers should beware of government plans to introduce ‘protected conversations’ to encourage settlement agreements (also known as compromise agreements). The initiative is part of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill,…

What are exclusivity agreements and how can…

An exclusivity agreement is a contract between two businesses to deal exclusively with each other in a specific area. Typically the agreement restricts only one of the parties, such as…

What you need to know about corporate…

A conviction for corporate manslaughter will devastate a business and individual managers – so steps to avoid prosecution are essential. Corporate manslaughter legislation affects all businesses operating in the UK.…

What is a company reorganisation and what…

Reorganising your business’ ownership, operational structure, and legal constitution can result in many business benefits such as improved profitability, greater productivity, or better use of assets. Reasons for restructuring include…

Contract disputes: Don’t leave it to chance…

Last year I posted a blog that highlighted the importance of ensuring terms and conditions are properly drafted to minimise the risk of contract disputes arising over the interpretation of…

Protecting your intellectual property

The ownership and right to use intellectual property is an increasingly important consideration as businesses seek to gain a competitive edge. Where a product is protected by intellectual property, this…

Does your business need a social media…

Social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and blogs have become an excellent new tool for businesses to market their products and services. Many businesses now use social media to…

Why shareholder agreements are vital in family…

  In any business, when shareholder disputes arise, it‘s always a difficult time. However, when the owners of a business are also members of the same family, then things can…

Case study: contract guards against unfair competition

A client in the North West automotive sector approached us after a disgruntled employee resigned and set up in competition, while also pursuing a legal claim for constructive dismissal. How…

Don’t let boardroom disputes become a turf…

Written by David Filmer, associate solicitor These days we are used to hearing about the power struggle between the owners of a football club and its manager but the recent…

The punitive cost of failing to protect…

The need to protect your brand and assets – especially goodwill – was highlighted when a Preston hair salon had to change its brand after legal action involving another hairdresser…

Boardroom struggle at LFC highlights potential turf…

These days we are used to hearing about the power boardroom struggle between the owners of a football club and its manager but this week’s High Court battle between the…

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