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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…

Using restrictive covenants in employee contracts

Seeing one of your former employees set up a business in direct competition to yours can be a frustrating experience and one that is damaging to your interests. If your…

Do employment contracts cover unforeseen events?

Last month’s English riots served as a reminder of the huge disruption and upheaval such unforeseen incidents can cause to businesses. The disturbances left many business owners having to make…

What you need to know about Agency…

A number of changes are coming into force on October 1 2011 when the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 is implemented. The regulations are intended to offer better treatment to agency…

Five common mistakes with joint ventures

Working together with someone to bring something new to market is an exciting time for any business. However, in the rush it is easy to slip up and miss things…

Are you ready for the Bribery Act…

The Ministry of Justice has recently published new guidance on the procedures commercial organisations should put in place to ensure they fully comply with The Bribery Act 2010, which comes…

What is an injunction and who can…

We've seen and heard much in recent days about the rising use of injunctions to 'gag' the press, but what exactly are they? Put simply, an injunction is a court…

The five golden rules of management buyouts

Management buyouts (MBOs) are a good way to plan for succession when owners of a business are looking to take a step back, giving greater continuity to the business. For…

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…

Minimising legal costs: Why prevention is better…

In my role as a Deputy District Judge in the County Courts, one of my functions is to assess the legal costs claimed by the winning party against the losing…

How to make succession planning work for…

Succession planning is vital if your business is to maintain its value when you decide to take a back seat or step aside completely. Entrepreneurs often put their own stamp…

When does workplace banter become unacceptable behaviour?

This issue has been the subject of much debate in recent days following the very public sacking of Andy Gray by Sky television. Many people view office or workplace banter…

Remove the burden and risk of employment…

Harrison Drury has recently launched a new service called HR Compass which aims to protect businesses against increased employment claims. Why have we done this? The facts speak for themselves.…

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…

Alarming facts about redundancy during maternity leave

A case that hinged on whether a woman who became redundant while on maternity leave should have been offered an alternative job underscores the importance of a cautious approach from…

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…

Equality Act 2010

The Equality Act 2010 is arguably the most important piece of employment legislation for many years. It has the express aim of harmonising and strengthening existing equality legislation and its…

Need-to-know facts about minimum wage changes

All employers should be aware of significant changes to the National Minimum Wage, which took effect on October 1. Businesses that fail to implement the new National Minimum Wage changes…

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