Commercial

Articles

8 Sept 2009

Running the risk

Alleging fraud is a high-risk strategy and claimants looking to do so should proceed with caution, says Clare Stanley

8 Sept 2009

What's in store?

Solicitors should ensure they fulfil their duty to oversee the preservation of electronically stored information, or risk facing a negligence claim, says John Okonkwo

8 Sept 2009

The key to succession

Companies should have a clear plan in place when recruiting board members, says Susan Thomas

26 Aug 2009

Clamping down

John Kruse considers whether rescuing distrained goods from a bailiff is theft, and how the forthcoming implementation of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act will introduce clearer guidelines for all parties

18 Aug 2009

Public benefit challenge 'difficult', lawyers say

The Independent Schools Council, the body representing fee-paying schools, would face difficulties in bringing proceedings against the Charity Commission over its application of the 'public benefit' test, lawyers have said.

18 Aug 2009

What's wrong with the warrant?

John Bechelet explains the search warrant process and what happens when the police get it wrong

18 Aug 2009

Update: IT/IP

Susan Singleton discusses the current consultation on the new block exemptions, the revised policy on import of counterfeit goods, the eBay illegal products judgment, anonymous bloggers, and higher fines for copyright infringement

18 Aug 2009

Loud and clear

Lawyers must make sure they communicate with clients clearly to avoid any misunderstandings and explain all the options, even if there is a risk the advice will make them unpopular, says Anne-Marie Morgan-Barrett