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Cross border debts should become 'easier to recover'

The European Parliament has voted to bring in new measures that will make it easier for companies to recover debt across national borders.

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Break clause invalidated by failure to follow letter of the law

A business tenant has failed to apply a break clause in its lease because the notice document didn’t follow the letter of the law correctly.

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Construction firm’s failings amounted to breach of contracts

A construction firm’s repeated delays when building a road amounted to breach of contract and entitled the customer to withdraw from the deal, a court has ruled.

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How to avoid the pitfalls when setting up a new business

Many people dream of setting up a new business and being their own boss. For those who succeed it can be a hugely rewarding experience that changes their lives forever.

Minority shareholder fails to prove prejudicial treatment

Minority shareholders have legal rights protecting them from unfair prejudicial conduct by majority shareholders.

Raft of new measures will affect landlords and letting agents 

Tenants will be better protected from unscrupulous landlords and agents by a raft of new measures now coming into force, according to Housing Minister Kris Hopkins

Finance company wins damages against former employees

A financial advice company has won damages against a former employee after he set up a rival business and took many of his clients with him.

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