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The Case Of The Missing Shareholder Agreement

Having recently advised a company experiencing unexpected and unwelcome issues where there were deadlocked shareholders we saw first-hand how a Shareholder Agreement would have saved much stress and expense. WHY A SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENT It exists to protect the interests of the company and the shareholders. It ensures transparency, regulates how decisions are made, and offers

Alexander Business Law Solutions February 4, 2026 No Comments

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What Is A Football Banning Order?

In July 2025 the government released the latest figures reporting crime at football matches in England and Wales. There has been a notable increase in the number of matches where police are getting involved, with incidents being reported at over half of regulated football matches involving men’s clubs and national teams over the 24/25 season. The

Hodge Jones & Allen January 6, 2026 No Comments

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No Hiding From The Past For Directors

DIRECTOR LIABILITY FOR MISCONDUCT THEY DIDN’T CREATE What directors should know: Whether in the usual course of business or under the spotlight of corporate insolvency the conduct of directors has never been more scrutinised. What is commonly known as the corporate veil [Saloman V A. Saloman & Co Ltd 1897] can be lifted exposing directors

Alexander Business Law Solutions July 9, 2025 No Comments

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Too Hot To Work?

With temperatures continuing to stay high in parts of the UK this week, at the start of the summer whether employees work from home, in an office or another workplace, rumours often circulate about employees’ rights in relation to the temperatures in which they can legally work. Following the covid pandemic, many employees continue to work

NewmanHR July 20, 2023 2 Comments

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COVID-19: Guidance For Employers On Their Employees Returning To The Office

Introduction During July most legal restrictions on social distancing were brought to an end, including the instruction to work from home if you can, enabling more businesses and offices to reopen. Whilst this will be welcome news for many sadly, covid cases and deaths are still part of our everyday life. The government has published

Laurel Alper September 6, 2021 No Comments

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How to Deal With Restaurant/Food Court Leases in Shopping Centres

You are a casual dining, QSR or fast-food operator. You have been trying to get into a shopping centre for a while and have finally been offered a coveted place in the food court. What to expect? You will be offered a lease to sign unless you have a pop-up type concept when you might

Laurel Alper February 13, 2020 No Comments

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The Proposed Mediation (Scotland) Bill – Should a Similar Bill Be Introduced South of the Border?

Summary Margaret Mitchell MSP for Central Scotland is proposing a Mediation Bill (supported by the Scottish Government) to apply for Scotland and she issued a consultation on 29th May 2019. The aim of the Bill is to increase the use and consistency of mediation services for certain civil cases by establishing a new process of

Laurel Alper September 19, 2019 No Comments

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It’s Common to Misunderstand Family Law

The word “common” can have many uses. Yesterday I went for a walk on the common, closely followed by my usual (or common) afternoon tea and a read of the papers which was filled with ordinary (or common) people making the usual (or common) mistakes. The most common mistake being talked about at the moment is

Laurel Alper March 7, 2019 No Comments

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Finders Keepers

When I still lived at home, I often got into trouble for “borrowing” my mum’s clothes. I once walked into the kitchen to ask my mother if I could borrow her belt. “Which belt?” she asked, confused. “This belt”, I answered, proudly showing the one I’d already put on, together with the matching shoes and jacket, knowing

Laurel Alper February 14, 2019 No Comments

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Me Too

Harassment whether by men on women, men on men, women on men or women on women is in the news every day. Whether you a potential US Supreme court judge, a film producer or just a manager in an organisation harassment is unacceptable. Legally it is defined as ‘unwanted conduct related to a relevant protected

Laurel Alper October 10, 2018 No Comments

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