When does a disqualification undertaking take effect? Ordinarily a Disqualification Undertaking takes effect 21 days after the date it has been accepted by the Secretary of State. Can the period of undertaking offered be reduced downwards? It is always possible (and sensible) to try and negotiate the period offered by
Is it easy to find out if someone is subject to a director disqualification order? Once disqualified, that individuals details will appear on a public register (available online) maintained by Companies House. This register is not the easiest to find but is available publicly and is therefore accessible to anyone
In many cases of fraud, for a variety of reasons such as embarrassment and fear, some fraud victims do not wish to report what has happened to them to either the police or to their own counsel for the purposes of bringing a civil recovery action. In other cases, persons
When Will Marijuana Become Legal in New Hampshire? This week the New Hampshire House will consider the bill on whether to legalize up to 1 ounce of marijuana for ages 21 and older for recreational use. Supporters are proposing to tax the drug when sold at a retail rate of
In the bleak futuristic film Children of Men, the world’s population has been afflicted with an unnamed condition that means women can no longer become pregnant- the population is aging and there are no more younger people around to take up the slack. While the film is the product of
It is reported in today’s Times that nearly a third of people who live together did not know that they do not have the same rights as married partners. This is an area of law that we are seeing an increase in the number of enquiries we get, as more
No other plant in the history of mankind has been given nearly as much attention as marijuana. Considered by many a panacea for most of the body and the spirit’s ailments, while seen asthe “assassin of youth” by others, marijuana surely doesn’t need further introduction. According to the United Nations
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) was in enacted in 1991 in response to consumer complaints about the abuses of telephone technology. It was determined by Congress that because telemarketers were escaping state prohibitions on nuisance calls, federal legislation was necessary. Some of the invasive telemarketing practice the TCPA bans
It has been reported in today’s press that new laws are due to be announced that will mean thousands of couples who Separate each year will have to consider mediation before they apply to court. In reforms included in the Children and Families Bill, a parent seeking a court order
(US law) Drug or alcohol use can potentially impact the outcome of a social security claim and will be determined by the Social Security Administration (SSA). A professional social security doctor or advocacy professional is recommended to explore individual claimants cases further. Contributing Factor? The Social Security Administration is required to evaluate whether
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