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Can a Director be liable for its actions on behalf of an insolvent Company in England & Wales?
twitterlinkedininstagramA limited company is an incorporated entity. It has legal fiction, meaning in the eyes of the law, it is for all intents and purposes a natural person. Of course, the separate legal entity does not have arms or legs or a mouth, and so it needs...
GDPR shows its teeth against Twitter ($500,000 teeth), but does it go far enough?
twitterlinkedininstagramThe European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has made its first binding decision over a fine against Twitter for breach of GDPR by Twitter pursuant to its powers under Article 65 of GDPR in its "Decision 01/2020 on the dispute arisen on the draft...
Coexistence agreements for trade mark owners.
twitterlinkedininstagramCoexistence agreements Coexistence agreements can be used to settle or avoid disputes where two parties wish to use similar marks for similar goods and services. If registration of a trademark is legitimately opposed, it is worth considering...
Trademarks: the importance of being precise and specific when registering your mark.
twitterlinkedininstagramThe Decision of the European Court or Justice preliminary ruling on 29 January 2020 in respect of Sky and Others (ECJ Case C 371/18, Sky and Others), gives useful guidance on applying for an EU trademark and the importance for applicants to be...
They’re ‘VAT’ it again – Court question highlights Subway may not be the healthiest fast food option After all
twitterlinkedininstagramThere is something about Subway that makes it feel healthier than other fast food chains, like McDonalds or KFC. Perhaps it is because you see what goes into it, as their staff follow their script moving down the counter constructing your sub...
Banksy loses Trademark and Raises Questions over Protecting Rights in all His Street Art
twitterlinkedininstagram"Banksy" the anonymous English street artist is world-renowned for his satirical street-art and take on world events, even opening a hotel in Israel facing onto the West Bank border wall which boasts in typical Banksy fashion of having "the...
Ending a Tenancy in the event of a Tenant’s Death
twitterlinkedininstagramIn the event that a tenant should die, the tenancy remains and in order to bring the tenancy to an end, a notice to quit must be served at the property and a copy notice on the Public Trustee. It is necessary for both recipients to be validly...
Business as Usual for Courts: Temporary Changes to Insolvency Rules
twitterlinkedininstagramIn light of the Corona Virus pandemic a temporary insolvency practice direction has been introduced from April 2020 and will remain in force until 1 October 2020, unless revoked or amended. Key considerations to note are: Filing notice of...
COVID-19, Footballers and Furlough Leave
twitterlinkedininstagram Introduction Taking a look at the workings of the UK corona virus furlough scheme within Premier League Football Clubs and of football players. The news of football clubs furloughing its employees has been met with backlash. There has been...
Information on the VAT Deferral Scheme.
As part of its temporary measures to combat the effects of the Corona Virus on business, HMRC has agreed to defer VAT tax payments to aid cash flow. Know your rights to ensure you benefit: All businesses that are registered for UK VAT have the option to defer VAT...
Does the Corona Virus mean fair employment procedures go out the window?
As the Corona Virus pandemic spreads, businesses in the UK are understandably concerned, with the government requiring the closure of all businesses where social gatherings take place, such as restaurants, pubs and gyms. Widespread travel bans, a fall in oil prices,...
Perfect Security. ‘Tacking’ and ‘further advances’ and Order of Priority.
Ranking of a creditor's interest against land is crucial to the order of priority of distribution of assets in the event of a debtor's insolvency. The statutory order of priority shall apply to how the insolvent's assets are distributed to satisfy its creditors. The...
Director’s Duties and the Fiduciary Relationship
What is a fiduciary relationship? A fiduciary relationship arises under common law where Party A and Party B agree that Party A will act on behalf of or for the benefit of Party B in circumstances that give rise to a relationship of trust and confidence. Generally...
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