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Fan fiction Trekkies on course for court
Posted: 6th May 2016
Axanar Productions (‘Axanar’) have boldly gone where no other filmmakers have gone before and raised over $1,000,000 to produce a feature-length movie set 21 years before the first Star Trek episode. Does this infringe copyright laws? CBS and Paramount certainly think so… Course Heading for Court CBS and Paramount are suing fan fiction writers, Anaxar, […]
Commercial contracts: the drafting and inclusion of express terms
Posted: 22nd April 2016
With two judgments recently delivered in the Supreme Court, it is important to consider the consequences for lawyers drafting or negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts. Drafting The drafting of commercial contracts – especially in relation to clauses that would previously have been deemed penalties – will now be governed by the judgments in Cavendish […]
Guide to: The “Persons with Significant Control” (“PSC”) Register Regulations
Posted: 15th April 2016
UPDATE: From 26 June 2017 unlisted UK companies and LLPs must keep their “Register of People with Significant Control” continuously updated on the Companies House website. Previously it was only necessary to update Companies House once a year. If your use for the Register is for undertaking AML checks, it is still necessary to get […]
The potential implications on new and existing contracts and disputes if the UK leaves the EU
Posted: 11th March 2016
On Thursday 23rd June 2016, there will be a referendum to decide whether Britain should remain in the European Union. If the UK opts out and leaves the EU, we look at the potential implications on new and existing contracts and disputes… Contracts The UK government would to have to decide what approach to take […]
Bolton Wanderers facing winding-up petition
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Bolton Wanderers have been subject to a winding-up petition made by HM Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”) last December, 2015. The club is said to owe HMRC £2.2m and the club’s inability to repay this debt was the reason for the petition. The hearings listed in relation to the petition have now been adjourned for a […]
How to bring a contract to an end
Posted: 26th February 2016
The ability to bring an end to a commercial relationship is fundamental. If you have entered into an agreement it is most likely that you entered into a written agreement at the start of your relationship which contains a ‘termination clause’. This is a common clause that will set out both when you can terminate […]
Indemnity Clauses in contracts and agreements
Posted: 12th February 2016
Commercial contracts and agreements contain a range of clauses designed to govern the relationship and protect the parties’ interests. Whether you are entering into a confidentiality agreement; an agreement to supply services; or an agreement to sell shares in your company, there are a range of clauses which are commonly found in all of them. […]
After a century, the Supreme Court has reset and clarified the penalty rule
Posted: 29th January 2016
Many contracts include liquidated damages provisions agreed upon by all parties to the contract. Liquidated damages are an agreed sum which becomes payable upon breach of the contract by one of the parties to it. The general rule is that the agreed sum is recoverable upon breach as liquidated damages clauses are enforceable. However, liquidated […]
Changes in the new tax year regarding winding up
Posted: 15th January 2016
Many companies deliberate over whether and/or when to wind up their company when there is a desire to distribute its value. This decision may become a whole lot easier for companies to make further to the Draft Finance Bill 2016 and restrictions proposed as a result. Changes to be made The Draft Finance Bill 2016 […]
Key elements of a Franchise Agreement
Posted: 4th January 2016
The franchise industry is a booming one, worth over £10 billion. It offers a fantastic revenue and business model for franchisors and franchisees alike, with each benefitting from the others’ success. However, in order for the business venture to thrive and prosper it is crucial that the parties to a franchise agreement understand, can fulfil […]
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