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Countdown to Trust Registration deadline
With the introduction of the Fifth Money Laundering Directive (5MLD), the scope of HMRC's Trust Registration Service (TRS) was broadened to include all express trusts (subject to some exceptions) and...
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First judgment on cladding system dispute
Over five years on from Grenfell the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) has made its first judgment on a "cladding" dispute. In this case, the cladding system in question was...
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Counsel+ GC Roundtables – Managing and maintaining an effective in-house legal team
In July 2022, Blake Morgan hosted two roundtable events for GCs within our Counsel+ network. The focus of the roundtables was on managing and maintaining an effective in-house legal team.
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Binding contracts – to bind or not to bind? That is the question
There is some helpful guidance on binding contracts from a recent case involving a proposed Heads of Terms agreement.
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Is a collateral warranty a ‘construction contract’?
We look at whether a collateral warranty is a 'construction contract'
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Misconduct Outside of the Profession – A Judicial Consideration
The Administrative Court has recently considered two appeals in relation to sanctions imposed on registrants following allegations of sexual misconduct outside of the profession.
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Blake Morgan promotes 37 lawyers in recognition of successful 2022
Leading law firm Blake Morgan has rewarded the work of lawyers across its offices in London, Wales, the Thames Valley and on the South Coast with a raft of promotions...
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When is it appropriate to hold a private hearing?
Examining a recent case where the judge criticised a decision by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) for agreeing to sit in private, and to anonymise two complainant firms of solicitors,...
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Data: a new direction – government response to consultation
Examining the 'Data: a new direction' consultation and the response to it. What does it mean for those involved in data protection and processing?
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Business common sense – interpreting ambiguous contracts
We look at a recent ruling that highlights the issues with ambiguous contracts and the importance of clarity.
