You’re about to start using new business terms and conditions. A colleague has suggested they should include a “retention of title” clause. But you’ve also heard they can be more trouble than they’re
worth. So what’s the truth?
Published 26.09.2007
You’ve noticed that more and more of your customers are late in paying your invoices. In response, can you simply stop supplying them?
Published 22.10.2008
If a customer sends a cheque for less than is owed, in “full and final settlement,” the advice has always been that you can claim the balance. But things have changed. How can you protect your
company and take advantage?
Published 20.12.2006
You know that most contracts don’t have to be in writing to be legal. But does anyone ever sue over broken verbal agreements? Is it safe to make non-written deals, knowing that you can back out later
without a problem?
Published 12.10.2005
How often have you heard it said that the Internet is the new Wild West - i.e. totally unregulated with complete freedom to do as you please? But is this really the case? What’s the law on electronic
business?
Published 09.11.2005
Your company recently entered into a contract, but due to cash flow problems it now wants out. The other party has said there’s no “cooling off period” but will end the contract on payment of
“liquidated damages”. What does this mean?
Published 14.01.2009
A director’s been in touch querying a new law which seems to give consumers more rights to change their minds and back out of contracts. If this is right, should he alter his company’s terms and
conditions?
Published 22.10.2008
You want to spruce-up your online advertising. One of your co-directors suggests adding a few testimonials to your website about how fantastic your company is. He’s even created a few examples for
you to use. Is this legal?
Published 13.10.2009
A subscriber contacted us after attempting to cancel a contract. They were told to put this in writing but later received a bill for another year. When they queried this, the other party said the
notice to cancel arrived too late. Who’s right?
Published 09.04.2008