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From time to time, Blake Lapthorn solicitors' Commercial Contracts team produces updates to keep you abreast of changes in the law that may affect your business. Click on the links in the below to read the latest news from the team.

what information should be disclosed under an audit clause?

23 Jan 2013

Our Commerical Contracts team looks at what audit clauses are and provides some useful guidance on drafting or negotiating one.

Government introduces legislation prohibiting excessive payment surcharges

22 Jan 2013

Our Commercial Contracts team highlights that the Government will implement the prohibition on excessive payment surcharges as set out in the Consumer Rights Directive.

commercial agents: recent legal developments

02 Nov 2012

Our Commercial Contracts team highlights issues considered recently by the courts relating to commercial agents that are likely to have practical implications for both agents and the principals who appoint them.

the Consumer Rights Directive

12 Oct 2012

Our Commercial Contracts team looks at the Consumer Rights Directive, the intention of which is to improve consumer confidence when buying across borders and therefore allow greater choice.

limited liability clauses and project manager's duties

01 Oct 2012

Our Commercial Contracts team looks at a recent case in the TCC that is relevant to organisations that use limited liability clauses, or deal with others that do, and sets expectations that courts are likely to have of project managers.

For archive Commercial contracts news, please view the link.

For further information please contact Mary Chant in the Commercial Contracts team on 023 8085 7043 or email mary.chant@bllaw.co.uk.