News archive: October 2023

• Promises, promises – when do you have a legally binding contract?
  Posted on October 23, 2023
  While some business transactions are quick and simple, many involve protracted negotiations as you shop around for the best provider of goods or services and negotiate hard to get the best terms and conditions. Some businesses in your supply chain may have a formal process for purchase orders and contract execution, while things may be more relaxed with smaller companies or ones where you have a longstanding relationship. Perhaps some of your supply chain have introduced electronic signatures and you are wondering if they are legally valid or if you are required to sign in that way.
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• Employers’ guide to dyslexia in the workplace
  Posted on October 12, 2023
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• Documenting short-term occupation for commercial landlords
  Posted on October 12, 2023
  No commercial landlord wants their property empty. A vacant unit costs money in repair, insurance, and business rates, without producing any income; and it could be vulnerable to vandalism or squatters. Getting a short-term occupier into your property is a great way to keep it ‘alive’ and bring in rent while you look for a long-term tenant or line up a redevelopment project. Even for a short-term arrangement, you must get good legal advice, because if you do not get the documentation right, you could end up having to go to court to get an occupier to move out.
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• Strategic tips when you need to enforce a judgment for payment
  Posted on October 11, 2023
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• Making a best interests decision under an LPA
  Posted on October 9, 2023
  If you have been asked to be an attorney for someone under their power of attorney, whether for finances or health and welfare, then they have placed their trust in you to act in their best interests at all times. This will also be the case if they did not have a power of attorney and the Court of Protection has appointed you as a deputy.
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• Sticks and stones: what can you do if you have been a victim of defamation?
  Posted on October 9, 2023
  Social media has become a breeding ground for all manner of trolls who throw about wild accusations on Twitter, Facebook, review sites and more. Sometimes comments are completely untrue and can be extremely damaging to the target of their ire.
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• Buying a property with a roof terrace or balcony
  Posted on October 6, 2023
  A home with outside space appeals to many of us, but it may be hard to find somewhere affordable with a garden and, even then, you may not want the responsibility of its upkeep. A balcony or roof terrace could give you that much coveted al fresco space without the maintenance headache.
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