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In the first case involving the appeal of a monetary penalty notice (MPN) to be heard at the Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber), the Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust lost its appeal against an MPN issued for £90,000 by the...

A High Court judge has provided a useful list of five principles for assessing what is a reasonable notice period where a contract has no defined term and is silent on termination rights. The judge had to consider what a reasonable notice period was to...

A coach transport service in Wolverhampton has purchased new larger premises after securing a six-figure loan from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. Bilston-based Coach Choice on Hickman Road was established in 2000 and supplies coaches to tour operators...

Competing solely on price is not sustainable, says Paul Bennett The failure of law firms like Challinors and Blakemores has thrown the West Midlands legal profession into the spotlight. As lawyers, we can learn much from other sectors of the local...

You will probably be aware that a consumer purchasing goods or services is offered a far greater degree of protection from harsh or unfair contract terms than is the case for a party that purchases goods or services in the course of its business.  This...

Recent economic surveys have highlighted the resurgence of the vehicle manufacturing sector in the UK and the important role played by the West Midlands region in that resurgence.  The legal issues that confront those businesses engaged in this sector...

Landlords left in distress? New commercial rent arrears recovery scheme comes into force in April 2014. The right of a landlord to distrain against tenant’s possessions for non payment of rent is an ancient common law remedy which arises from a...

Clare Wiseman and Aasha Choudhary attended the Professional Darts Players Association Players Championship 13 in Wigan, providing valuable, on site access to legal advice during the Championship to assist players with any personal or business related issues....

A report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research predicts that the set-up costs of automatic pension enrolment will average £8,900 for small businesses (four or fewer employees) and £12,600 for small-to-medium-sized businesses. The...

A recent Court of Appeal decision highlights that the question of whether an employee's refusal of suitable alternative employment is reasonable will depend on the circumstances of the particular employee. The decision also underlines the importance,...