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New law caps tenancy deposits and regulates letting fees

The Tenant Fees Act that caps tenancy deposits and protects against unfair practices has now received the Royal Assent and passes into law..

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88-year-old becomes oldest person to win age discrimination claim

An 88-year-old woman who was dismissed from her job with the NHS has become the oldest person in the UK to win an age discrimination claim.

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Broker wins commission claim against investment company

A firm of brokers have won a commission claim against an investment company that started to bypass it by approaching its clients directly.

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Directors acted unfairly by paying themselves too much

Three directors had damaged their family business by paying themselves too much and benefiting from company loans.

Landlords and developers ‘must join new regulatory schemes’

Landlords and developers will soon have to join new regulatory schemes under proposals drawn up by the government to protect tenants and homeowners..

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BMW successfully defends its trademark with passing off claim

The car manufacturer BMW has successfully defended its trademark after bringing a claim of infringement and passing off to the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court.

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