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Buying databases of e-mail addresses and the legal pitfalls (www.practicallaw.com/0-503-4684).
The new codes for broadcast and non-broadcast advertising (www.practicallaw.com/4-502-7549).
How should an agent sign a third party contract for his principal? (www.practicallaw.com/4-517-9302)
Manufacturers' guarantees for consumers (www.practicallaw.com/1-509-2579).
Refunding delivery charges under the distance selling rules (www.practicallaw.com/9-500-4423).
Assignment: why can't you assign the burden of a contract? (www.practicallaw.com/8-519-0722)
Are small businesses protected against unfair terms in contracts? (www.practicallaw.com/1-506-1945)
Classifying contract terms when the contract is unclear (www.practicallaw.com/6-386-1871).
Defining "subsidiary" and "holding company" following Enviroco (www.practicallaw.com/5-501-3410).
Late payment interest: FAQs. (www.practicallaw.com/7-519-4495)
Indemnities: The rules on remoteness and mitigation. (www.practicallaw.com/9-386-7145)
Is an obligation to negotiate in good faith enforceable? (www.practicallaw.com/1-503-9978)
My contract contains conflicting terms. Which takes precedence? (www.practicallaw.com/3-500-2554)
My fixed term contract has expired, what is my position? (www.practicallaw.com/7-520-5540)
Providing services before signing a contract (www.practicallaw.com/2-504-7874).
Rules on deposits in business-to-business sale of goods (www.practicallaw.com/6-521-3625).
Rules on remoteness of damage (www.practicallaw.com/3-501-3604).
Terminating a fixed-term contract early (www.practicallaw.com/1-386-2528).
Survival clauses: Does my agreement really need one? (www.practicallaw.com/1-520-0338)
What is the difference between a void and voidable contract? (www.practicallaw.com/8-503-1691)
Words and phrases: What is gross negligence? (www.practicallaw.com/8-505-3273)