18 Nov 2008Your home as a raffle prizeRaffles could be an innovative way of selling property in a depressed market but owners risk falling foul of gambling laws, says Richard Lawson
7 Sept 2007Rationalising spendingNew consumer protection rules criminalising unfair commercial practices will place a strict burden on business. Richard Lawson explains
27 Jul 2007Seeing redWill the first case in favour of a bank stem the flow of complaints against penalty charges for unauthorised overdrafts, asks Richard Lawson
15 Jun 2007Breaking the chainsFor a fundamental breach of a commercial contract, a party will always have a remedy regardless of the exclusion clause. Richard Lawson explains
23 Feb 2007Spending rightsThe Consumer Credit Act 2006 saw a major overhaul of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 through commencement orders, says Richard Lawson
