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Cheaper IP protection for SMEs

In the past, small and medium-sized enterprises have been put off enforcing their intellectual property (IP) rights. That could be about to change, writes Stephen Gardiner, a patent attorney at law firm Dehns.

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The end of sole corporate directors

From 1 October, all companies in England and Wales must have at least one 'natural person' on their board of directors.

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Limiting your personal liability

No-one wants to think about insolvency, but just in case the worst does happen, you should take steps to protect yourself against going down with the business.

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Less Hot Air

A new emissions-trading scheme has some important implications for dealmakers.

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It’s time to pay for businesses

Concerns are mounting that the time-to-pay scheme may be axed following the government’s emergency Budget on 22 June.

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Commercial Contract Killers

Neil Emerson of Bircham Dyson Bell LLP looks at a recent Supreme Court decision and considers the lessons to be learnt.

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Is the notion of a single country legal structure for start-ups relevant in the 21st century?

Simon Cook, the CEO of venture capital firm DFJ Esprit, questions the relevance of a geographic home and single country legal structure for start-ups.

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Corruption in corporate Britain

The UK has slipped to an all-time low of 17th in a global corruption index. GB assesses the scale of the problem.

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Is the notion of a single country legal structure for start-ups relevant in the 21st century?

Simon Cook, the CEO of venture capital firm DFJ Esprit, questions the relevance of a geographic home and single country legal structure for start-ups.

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Corruption in corporate Britain

The UK has slipped to an all-time low of 17th in a global corruption index. GB assesses the scale of the problem.

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UK contracts in US courts

When a UK seller and a US buyer agree that English law will govern their contract, it doesn’t necessarily mean an American court will respect that agreement, writes Scott M James, a specialist in US legislation at law firm Faegre & Benson.

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The return of pension reform

The 2012 pension reforms may be costly and unpopular, but they look like they're here to stay. James Harris reports

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How to wind up a corporate debtor

Non-payment of an invoice is a serious issue. When all else fails, you may have to consider a winding-up petition, writes Sarah McLennan, an associate at law firm Faegre & Benson.

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Most of Companies Act becomes law

Some 550 sections of the 2006 Companies Act, the largest single piece of UK legislation ever to be introduced, come into force today.

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