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Archive for June, 2009

Loss of profits for breach of contract

A recent Scottish case allows a claim for economic loss from a normal breach of contract.

Changes for agency workers and parents

Changes to the rights of agency workers in the UK could have implications for recruitment agencies as well as employers. The draft Agency Workers Directive was discussed at the European Employment Council in June 2008 and agreement was reached in principle.

Can litigation ever be risk free?

If you are contemplating legal action, however strong your case, no lawyer will tell you that your case is guaranteed to win. Should the worst happen and you lose, you could be responsible not only for meeting your own legal costs but also those of your opponent. When you start to delve into what those might be, you very quickly realise how risky the process can be.

Court order will ensure time is not your enemy

It’s all just a matter of time… There may be those of you reading this who are struggling to keep financially afloat at the moment. You may be under pressure to repay loans taken out during more buoyant times and feel that you have no solutions to a mountain of problems.

Arrears? New rules may help

Are you in arrears on your mortgage and facing the threat of repossession? New protocol from the Civil Justice Council could help you.