22 Mar 2013Update | Contract: Jackson v Dear, what is a consumerMark Lucas looks at Jackson v Dear and asks what is a consumer, while examining a recent lifing of the corporate veil and defective performances
6 Dec 2012Update | Company law: Compulsory transfer provisionsMark Lucas examines whether compulsory transfer provisions may be unenforceable penalties
13 Jul 2012Company law update: share buybacksMark Lucas examines how private companies can fund share buybacks out 'of distributable profits without adverse 'tax treatment
26 Mar 2012Commercial updateMark Lucas reports on the scope of a solicitor's retainer and the risk of that retainer becoming extended
18 Jul 2011Update: commercial contractsMark Lucas reviews recent cases which illustrate the difference between fiduciary duties and good faith obligations
21 Mar 2011Update: commercial contractsMark Lucas considers the impact of the Bribery Act 2010 on solicitors' practices and commercial contracts
11 Oct 2010Update: commercial contractsMark Lucas considers cases that throw further light on how the courts deal with drafting errors in commercial contracts
15 Jun 2010Update: commercial contractsMark Lucas considers recent cases illustrating the risk of personal liability for directors and managers