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Welcome to Clough & Willis online newsletter In Business. In Business is a newsletter dedicated to updating you on current and topical legal news stories.

In this issue we take a look at

• Employment - How to prevent unplanned absenteeism from damaging business during the Olympics.

• Commercial Property - Has the commercial property market arrived at the tipping point for office rents.

• Buying a business – is it value for money?

• Litigation - What is a statutory demand? 

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Shefali Talukdar

Prevent Unplanned Absenteeism From Damaging Business

Tim Gray

A recent survey suggests that 15% of people will "pull a sickie” to watch the Olympics if they cannot get official holiday time off. While this may be bravado, employers need to consider the situation now. Read More

Tipping Point For Office Rents?

Paul Breedon

It looks as though occupancy rates are set to rise, thanks in part to imminent lease expiries among a number of large professional and financial occupiers, which will increase demand for new stock. Read More>

BUYING A BUSINESS – IS IT VALUE FOR MONEY?

Shahid Azam

Advisors are indicating that in this tough economic climate and if you have the necessary financial resources, you should be able to purchase a business for a reasonable or even a reduced price. Read More>

What is a...Statutory Demand?

Fiona Gaskell

Statutory Demand is a formal demand for money due.  It is usually the first step in Bankruptcy or Winding Up proceedings depending upon whether the debtor is an individual, partnership or a company. Read More>

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