What to include in a letter demanding payment of debt
If someone owes you money in the UK and you wish to take legal action to recover the debt, you may need to send a letter before action. Here are the main things you should
Legal Updates for Business and Contract News Blog
What legal information is required on a website in the UK?
In the UK, certain legal information is required to be displayed on a website. Not everyone is aware of this, so here is a useful summary: Company name: If the website is operated by a
Compulsory Mediation proposed by Government for claims up to £10,000
The Ministry of Justice is consulting on its proposal to automatically refer people involved in a civil dispute valued up to £10,000 for a free mediation session. This would be provided by Her Majesty’s Courts
Collateral Warranties & Adjudication
The Court of Appeal decided in June that a collateral warranty agreement can be a ‘construction contract’ under the Housing Grants (Construction & Redevelopment) Act. This means that the beneficiary of a collateral warranty who
Copyright Infringement using Designs prepared for a previous Planning Consent
If you want to develop a site using the designs prepared for a previous owner who obtained planning consent, beware copyright infringement. In a recent High Court case the judge had to decide this issue.
High Court Limits Scope of Claims for Data Breach
If you run a business that handles personal data of customers, and you are worried about the risk of claims if your company suffers a cyber-attack or some other accidental loss of data, you may
Supreme Court Ruling: Uber Drivers Have Workers Rights
The result of this case (which Uber lost on each appeal from the Employment Tribunal to the Supreme Court) means the lives of around five million people in the UK gig economy could be improved
Covid-19 in the UK: Three tier lockdown and extension to the Job Support Scheme
Employment Law Bulletin Covid-19: Three tier lockdown and extension to the Job Support Scheme The Prime Minister has formally unveiled plans for a new three tier system for implementing local lockdowns restrictions across England. The
New: Invitation to Tender Pack for Building Projects
Are you thinking of getting a quote for a new house, garden office or any other building work? ContractStore has published a straightforward, user-friendly pack of tender documents that you can use to send to
Furlough Fraud – First Arrest Reported
Furlough-specific directors’ liabilities are in the spotlight as news of thousands of cases of suspected furlough fraud come to light. With the Furlough scheme winding down and lockdown measures being eased, HMRC has announced plans