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25/06/2009 - Directors representing someone else must still put company firstLimited company directors, appointed to represent an investor, or some other outsider, must still put the company's interests above those of whoever appointed them if there is a conflict, the court of appeal has confirmed. [More...]
25/06/2009 - Contract clause excluding liability for breach did not apply where breach is personally by 'controlling mind' of businessThe court has highlighted that termination of a non-standard contract, in breach of its terms, by a person who is the 'controlling mind' of a company, is not usually covered by an exclusion clause limiting the company's liability for breaches. [More...]
25/06/2009 - When a consultant or employee can use 'your' information for another clientEmployers whose consultants or contractors learn how to do something while working for them will welcome a recent court decision giving guidance on when the consultant or contractor can use that information when doing work for a rival business, and when they can't. [More...]
25/06/2009 - Court clarifies notice period required to get out of an agreement with a distributorThe court has recently given guidance on how much notice either side has to give to end an agreement with a business appointed to distribute your products, where there is no formal, written contract. [More...]
25/06/2009 - Disciplinary procedures and redundanciesThe new 2009 Acas Code of Practice on disciplinary issues says that it does not apply to redundancies, but Acas has updated its guidance on redundancy handling. Check out what businesses are doing to make sure redundancies are handled fairly. [More...]
25/06/2009 - Have your say: new medical 'fit note' to replace current 'sick note'Businesses have the opportunity to shape the new medical 'fit note' that is due to replace the existing 'sick note' next spring. [More...]
25/06/2009 - Case law: workers' paid holiday rights while on long-term sick leaveBusinesses must take note of a recent decision of the House of Lords, applying a European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling on the holiday rights of workers on long-term sick leave. [More...]
25/06/2009 - Guidance on the roles and responsibilities of non-executive directorsBusinesses will welcome free guidance on the benefits and pitfalls of appointing non-executive directors to their board. [More...]
25/06/2009 - New Code of Practice on privacy noticesfor example, because they complete a paper or online form - will be used. [More...]
24/06/2009 - Professionalism and quality in the private rented sector 27/05/2009 - Case law: guidance on 'normal day-to-day activities' for disability discriminationEmployers need to be aware of the way in which 'normal day-to-day activities' may be interpreted by a tribunal for the purpose of a disability discrimination claim, following a recent ruling. [More...]
27/05/2009 - Case law: controlling shareholder can also be employeeBusiness owners or controlling shareholders can also enjoy the benefits of being employees, as confirmed by a recent landmark ruling in the Court of Appeal. [More...]
27/05/2009 - Case law substantial compensation for unfair dismissal of older workerBusinesses can expect to pay additional compensation if they unfairly dismiss an older worker who genuinely tries, but fails, to obtain new work, as highlighted in a recent tribunal decision. [More...]
27/03/2009 - ADM deal prevents closure and saves 67 jobsThe management team at Widney Pressings Limited has affected a significant management buyout deal that will save 67 jobs and rescue a historic North East manufacturing firm from closure, thanks to fast collaborative action from regional development agency One North East, Muckle LLP, Tait Walker Corporate Finance and Barclays Commercial Bank. [More...]
18/02/2009 - Quantum Specials Buyout bucks market trendsA major transaction to buck the market conditions has completed in the face of a pressing deadline thanks to the close collaboration of the region’s leading corporate finance teams, Muckle LLP and KPMG LLP. [More...]
11/02/2009 - 120 year Villa Soft Drinks gets fizz backMuckle LLP helped save the future of one of the region’s most recognised and loved companies by advising on the buy-out by new company. [More...]
26/01/2009 - New maternity rights 23/01/2009 - Copyright: The Future 07/01/2009 - Muckle LLP advise Tyne & Wear Security Firm in Managment Buy InMuckle LLP have advised Goldshield Electronic Security Ltd founders, Grahame Shaw and Stan Johnston in a Managament Buy In buy Scottish entrepreneur Stuart Glover. [More...]
24/12/2008 - The Officers Club advised by Muckle LLPMuckle LLP advise UK menswear chain in adminstration and through the subsequent sale of 188 of its stores to its Chief Executive, David Charlton. [More...]
