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How Does a Company Pay Variable Dividends to its shareholders?
A company will be unable to pay different rates of dividend to its shareholders unless it is clearly provided for. Failure to do so can result in the dividend being unlawful, resulting in the company’s directors being in breach of their legal duties.
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“My Word is my Bond” No Written Contract, Can’t Prove Agreement…….What Next?
The law recognises only one contractual arrangement, and that is a legally binding contract between two or more parties. It is perfectly possible to have an oral contract with nothing written down, written contracts are just easier to identify because, for one thing, you can point to them.
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Agricultural Occupancy Conditions (Agricultural Ties)
What are Agricultural Occupancy Conditions, also known as agricultural ties, on properties and can they be removed? Rural properties for sale can sometimes seem too good to be true and potential buyers should always be aware of the possibility of an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC).
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GDPR – Data Controllers & Data Processors
Where two businesses enter into a contract, and a ‘data controller/data processor’ relationship has been created, the GDPR requires specific terms to be written into the terms of the agreement.
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Acquired rights of way and drainage – intensification or change of use?
Property developers may be interested in the recent case as it tackled three common issues which they may face during development. It was an exciting and rare opportunity for the High Court to discuss a right of way, drainage and a boundary dispute all at once, but even more encouraging is the fact they found in favour of the developer every time.
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Government publishes National Design Guide
On 1 October 2019, the government published a National Design Guide. The guide aims to…
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Natural England publish Monitor of Engagement with the Natural Environment report for 2018 to 2019
Natural England have published their “Monitor of Engagement with the Natural Environment” report for 2018 to 2019 including analysis of changes in survey responses since the study began ten years ago.
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Government Consultation on Extending Permitted Development Rights for Code Operators
The government has published a consultation on proposed reforms to the permitted development rights available to electronic communications code operators. The proposals are designed to support the deployment of 5G networks and to extend mobile coverage, particularly in rural areas.
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Land Registry updates Practice Guide 40s2: Preparing plans for HM Land Registry applications
Land Registry updates Practice Guide 40s2: Preparing plans for HM Land Registry applications
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Recent court case clarifies the law in relation to personal guarantees and statutory demands
In the latest High Court case the guarantor could not be made bankrupt and the Statutory Demand was set aside.
