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    Can a ltd co be a director??

    From 1 October 2010 ALL UK-registered companies have to have at least one ‘natural’ director. The exemption from this requirement for companies which were incorporated before 1 October 2008 and which had only corporate directors on 8 November 2006 ends then. What does this mean? It...
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    Changing Share allocation without consultation

    Just a quick pointer.... It may be possible for him to have transferred your shares without your authority.... it depends what it says in your mem & arts and / or shareholder agreement. Notwithstanding this, (again check your articles) it may be possible for him holding 75% that he could issue...
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    Defamation on a internet forum

    Indeed - similar in English & Welsh Law - Libel and slander are the two limbs of the tort of defamation. There has been some debate as to whether postings on the internet amount to libel or slander. Libel is the publication in permanent form of a defamatory statement. Slander is its...
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    Is it OK to email local businesses that I've got from the net?

    Here are some pointers: What is direct marketing? Direct marketing consists of any advertising or marketing communication (whether trying to sell a product or promoting an organisation) that is directed to particular individuals or companies, and includes market research calls and e-mail...
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    Defamation on a internet forum

    Hi there, Indeed, I agree with these later posts that if someone is prepared to spend monies on counsel plus instructing solicitors this is now very serious. How much is the claimant suing for on the (sealed) claim form? If you ignore this it could also lead to a court order for substantial...
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    Companies House web filing (Shares)

    Enter your name on the company register (i.e the paper list known as the statutory books), remember to update and fill out the Annual Return (AR01). Just simply Strike out and void the share certificate.
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    Is it OK to email local businesses that I've got from the net?

    The Law Surrounding Direct Marketing… Do You Know The Law On Direct Marketing? What is direct marketing? Direct marketing consists of any advertising or marketing communication (whether trying to sell a product or promoting an...