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The Queen’s Speech outlined several Bills that could have a significant impact on businesses. The government says the main theme behind most of its proposals is to strengthen the UK’s competitiveness and to create conditions that will enable companies to create more jobs.
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A minority shareholder was not unfairly treated when his former colleagues decided to buy him out against his will. That was the ruling of the Court of Appeal in a case involving a private equity business.
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It is not uncommon for a company’s business to be disrupted because a supplier to fails to deliver materials on the agreed date.
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The ban on exclusivity clauses in zero-hours contracts has now come into force. It means that employees can no longer be tied to a company that may not have any work to offer them.
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An estate agency that was cut out of a property deal after finding a prospective buyer has been awarded its £75,600 commission in full.
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A contractor was not liable for the failure of some of its work despite apparently giving a 20-year “warranty”. That was the decision of the Court of Appeal in a case involving a multi-million pound project.
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When investing in a business it’s important to have a written agreement clearly stating the terms and conditions that apply. Failure to do so can result in costly confusion as occurred in a recent case before the High Court.
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