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CPR Part 8 Claims

Danielle Pendleton, July 8 2026

We’ve been refreshing our memories on Part 8 claims and when to use this procedure… we all need to blow away the cobwebs now and again! Now that we’re refreshed, let’s summarise for you. The Part 8 procedure is an alternative to the usual Part 7 path. It’s considered a simpler route to resolving disputes that don’t have multiple issues to be...

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How can I protect my business from an inside threat?

Gordon Sewell, May 10 2024

You need to seek legal advice . . . and quickly. We often see a situation where a manager or senior employee who has been with a business for several years decides to jump ship and set up in competition. In this digital age, employees now have access to more information than ever before – client lists with full contact details, confidential...

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Litigation: Is there trouble brewing?

Gordon Sewell, May 10 2024

Whilst protection is better than a cure, when there is a potential dispute, litigation and Court proceedings on the horizon what should you do? Don't panic, take stock and carefully evaluate the situation. Before lacing up the boxing gloves, and throwing a few air shots, here are some of the things you should think

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When is prejudice to a shareholder “unfair”?

Gordon Sewell, May 10 2024

You may have heard the term “unfair prejudice”. You may be involved in a dispute with a fellow shareholder where this term has been mentioned. So what does it mean and in what circumstances does it apply? The conduct concerned is usually any matter that the board of directors deal with. Examples of prejudicial conduct include allotting new...

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