Commercial Law

Technology and Construction Court Disputes

March 30, 2013

The Technology and Construction Court (“TCC”) has been set up in order to deal with IT disputes that are normally extremely technical and therefore require a certain level of expertise and specialist knowledge. The Court forms part of the High Court Queen’s Bench Division, and has a broad jurisdiction, as it covers other types of […]

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Compromise Agreement FAQ and Tips

February 20, 2013

Compromise agreement is something quite commonly offered to the worker by his/her employer. However, many people have doubts and questions about it and are unsure whether it protects their interests or works against them. Therefore, the following lines will answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding this document and its effects. Q: What […]

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Floating charges

January 16, 2013

What is a floating charge and why are they important  ? – Gannons Solicitors explain the basics. A floating charge is an interest over an asset that is not due or attached to the asset (yet). This is different from a fixed charge, which the floating charge becomes once it attaches to the asset. This […]

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Methods Of Dispute Resolution In Commercial Contracts

December 24, 2012

It is no longer uncommon for commercial contracts, especially construction contracts, to enter into a dispute by one or both parties before the contracted service is complete. Many people in the legal industry believe that this is a direct result of the current economic conditions in the country. All-too-often, construction projects are delayed or stopped […]

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Counterfeit Goods are Big Business: Until You Are Caught

December 4, 2012

(US law and generally) Branding is an important part of any business strategy. Building a brand requires a sophisticated marketing campaign and a dedication to quality, which takes time and money. Purveyors of counterfeit goods will often target companies that build reputations on high quality products, as high quality branded goods are often expensive, and […]

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Clients can get financial advice from other sources referred by solicitors and not just independent advisers

December 4, 2012

A recent board meeting would see the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) recommending that the traditional requirement on solicitors in the UK to refer clients in need of financial advice to ‘independent intermediaries’ should be done away with. It would instead suggest that the regulator should change its rules so that solicitors put clients in a […]

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The 101 on Dram Shop Laws and Impact on Beverage Establishments

November 7, 2012

(US law and generally) Every state has the ability to set their own dram shop laws, and this sometimes makes it confusing for people to know who can be held legally responsible for a DUI. It is common for states to allow an injured person who was not drinking to file a third-party dram shop […]

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What To Do When Your Investment Broker Leaves You Broke!

October 12, 2012

Hiring a stock broker amounts to finding someone you trust who can help your future financial security and stability. Market forces normally control losses and gains in personal portfolios, but sometimes the losses can be extensive. If the portfolio is not moving consistently with the market, then the possibility exists that the broker is misinformed, […]

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New York City Elevators – Are You Safe?

October 8, 2012

(U.S. Law and Generally) Images of New York City are full of soaring skyscrapers punctuating the world’s most famous skyline, and everyday, millions of people make their living in some of the most architecturally sound buildings in the United States. Part of the security of working in a high-rise building is that you are protected […]

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Life Insurance Giants Sanctioned

October 6, 2012

Over the past few years, the ING, MetLife, John Hancock and Prudential insurance companies have encouraged recipients of death benefits to put all of the money in a retained asset accounts. This account is then held by the insurance company as the death benefit recipient gradually withdraws portions of the fund. Insurance companies prefer this […]

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