Archive: February 2012

Government Launches Prompt Payment Drive

A new iniative has been launched by The Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) to tackle the increasing problem of late payers.  It aims to promote wider cooperation between businesses and suppliers so that payments are received on time.

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Restrictive covenants in employment contracts – the difference between solicitation and dealing clauses confirmed

There’s a big difference between solicitation and dealing: both terms are used elsewhere in the law but remain very significant in restrictive covenants in employment contracts and agreements for business sales as confirmed in a recent case.

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Forbes Picks Up Two Awards At Lancashire Dealmakers 2012

It has been another strong showing for the Forbes team at the Lancashire Dealmakers Awards with three nominations and two wins. Congratulations to Pauline Rigby for taking the Young Dealmaker title – it’s a repeat for Forbes as Charlotte Mills … Continue reading

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