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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.

Get covered: employers’ liability insurance

In recent years we have seen a spike in the number of no-win-no-fee legal services being advertised on the television.

While pricing can be attractive, buying a distressed company has its pitfalls. Here are the traps to watch out for when you're bargain-hunting, writes Teri Hunter, a partner at corporate law firm Moorcrofts.

Legal Advice | Analysis

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.

Taking on cartels as an SME

Growing businesses lose out when big competitors club together to keep prices high. But how easy is it to take on the giants in court? Ingrid Gubbay, a consultant at law firm Hausfeld, examines the issue.

Age discrimination

Getting to grips with the minefield that is age discrimination is a perennial problem for medium-sized businesses, but CEOs ignore these issues at their peril. Legal recourse can be lurking around the corner if you’re not careful.

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Solicitors to build business

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The importance of good credit management

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Research

Creative businesses face ‘analysis gap’

From video games developers to firms of architects, creative businesses of all kinds struggle to get adequate financing due to a misconception that they cannot be analysed systematically, claims a new report. The study comes from the Centre for Creative Business (CCB), a joint venture between London Business School and University of the Arts London.

Directors' Pay AIM 2009

What should an AIM company pay its CEO or FD?
What should a non-executive director or chairman expect to be paid?
What benchmarks should AIM remuneration committee members be using when
setting pay?

Cash Shells Directory 2010

A comprehensive overview of cash shells on AIM and PLUS, companies that have become a significant feature on the market landscape.

12 Key Points to Consider When Selecting a Network Scanning Solution

Discover the 12 key points your company should consider before you evaluate and select a vulnerability assessment solution.

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Legal advice, guides and analysis to business legislation for growth businesses. Subjects covered include: corporate litigation, insolvency, tax implications when buying or selling companies, copyright issues, managing relations with lawyers and much more.

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