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Taxation (Corporate)The laws related to compulsory financial contributions made to the government by companies and corporations. Also refers to ways in which companies can establish tax efficient corporate structures, and the tax implications of corporate finance.
 
Taxation (General)Laws related to compulsory financial contributions imposed by the government in order to raise money.
 
Taxation (International)Laws in countries world-wide, related to compulsory financial contributions imposed by governments in order to raise money.
 
Taxation (Personal)Laws related to the compulsory financial contributions made to the government by private individuals, for example, Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and National Insurance contributions.
 
TechnologyThe application of sciences to industry or commerce. Many areas of law have relevance in relation to technology, including health and safety; patents and copyright; labour and industrial relations and retail.
 
TelecommunicationsThe body of laws concerned with communications by telephone, radio, and television. This includes legislation to promote competition and the process by which licences are granted.
 
TimeshareAny legal issues which may arise in the use or sale of timeshare property.
 
TortsThe laws relating to the liability that arises from a harm or wrongdoing. This can be classified according to intention or negligence and can affect the individual, the family, reputation, property and economic rights.
 
Trade DescriptionLaws relating to false, wrong or misleading descriptions of goods.
 
Trade SecretsLaws protecting a company's right to safeguard their formulas or techniques.
 
Trading StandardsLaws established to maintain quality and safety standards in traded goods or services. Medicine, consumer credit, clothing, holidays and food are all subject to trading standards legislation.
 
TransportLaws that relate to the movement of people and goods from place to place, on any kind of transport by road, rail, sea and air. See also Carriage of Goods.
 
Travel and TourismThe goods and services used by tourists and travellers throughout the world, including hotels, sporting facilities, and aeroplanes. These are regulated by consumer protection organisations such as ATOL and ABTA.
 
TrespassThe law relating to wrongful entry onto land, and also to any illegal act which causes injury or harm to another person or their property or rights.
 
TribunalsA type of court convened for example by the government to inquire into a specific matter. Though not a formal court, tribunals still have the power to make a decision to resolve a dispute. Usually chaired by a person with some legal qualifications, though the remainder of the members will not usually be qualified. Employment tribunals deal with disputes between employers and employees.
 
TrustsThe administration of property by one person on behalf of another, and the creation of such trusts, including charitable trusts.
 

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