Blog Posts: November 2011

Whenever I read the business news these days, a picture of Private Frazer from Dad's Army comes to mind: “We’re dooooomed!” But it’s not all bad news. Although net borrowing is not falling as much as the government planned, and there will still be some structural deficit by the time of the next general election, it is falling, and is predicted to continue to fall even when the lower growth rates are factored in. This should keep interest rates low, although the difference.... (read more...)

If you’re considering removing a director, or if you are a director facing the prospect of being removed by your company, there are many tactics to consider to obtain the most favourable result. Taking early legal advice from a solicitor who specialises in directors’ duties is essential, not only to obtain the best outcome you can, but also to reduce the mental and emotional stress that comes with the territory. After all, you spend more of your waking time at work than you do with y.... (read more...)

The only people who needn’t read any further are those who are the sole shareholder in their company - unless you might be issuing shares to someone else at some stage, in which case carry on so that you will be prepared. Everyone else should have a shareholders’ agreement in place. Read on and I’ll explain why. 1. The earlier the better. The number one reason to put an agreement in place now, rather than waiting is that it is much easier to get an agreement in place whilst.... (read more...)

Navigating my way around Linked In recently I spotted a question in one of my groups which highlighted a real misunderstanding about the important issue of copyright. From the answers given I suspected the questioner would be no clearer, as many seemed to be contradictory. So I thought I’d dedicate this blog to trying to unravel the complex area of copyright law and provide simple answers to what seem to be the most common questions. The original question was asked in a very particular w.... (read more...)

Since my blog in September, there have been no major developments with the reforms already in the pipeline, but here is an update: Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act This came onto the statute books on 15 September 2011. However, we still do not know when the Act will come into force. That depends upon the Home Office, and I understand that they have not yet even begun the consultation on the necessary regulations to give effect to all the changes, let alone prepare a new Statutory Gu.... (read more...)