News & Insights

Mark Banham looks at the government’s proposed changes to the Licensing Act which will remove the need for community venues to hold a licence for certain entertainment events

Every month the employment group considers the latest employment issues that affect both employers and employees.

Mark Banham offers a timely reminder that CCTV users need to be licensed by the Information Commissioner and comply with a proper data-handling policy.

Mark Banham explains why it is vital that tenants are very careful when completing and serving a break notice.  The consequences of getting it wrong can be disastrous.

Commercial property lawyer Michael Higgin looks at a recent case where an attempt to designate land as a highway failed because there was no way for the public to get to or from the land.

What is the Designated Premises Supervisor’s role in a premises supplying alcohol?  Surprisingly, the legal role is not clearly defined as Mark Banham explains.

Insuring your property against the risk of flooding may become increasingly difficult to do.  Dean Bickford, a partner in our commercial property team, explains why.

Battling with your neighbour through the courts can be distressing and expensive.  The Court of Appeal will now expect the parties to try to work things out before a court case comes to trial.

Mark Banham explains why Licensees must ensure that they have proper diary systems in place so that the annual licence fees are paid promptly – and what will happen if they aren’t.

Bill Dixon comments on a recent case the firm was involved in (Gold v BDW) on getting out of contracts which have come unprofitable.

This article outlines the extension of the CAP Code to website content from March 2011.

This article considers when The Office of Fair Trading will prosecute for unfair commercial practices under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.