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What is advance care planning?
Paula Shea looks at advance care planning, the various options and how to prepare for life-threatening or life-sustaining situations.
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What is a gagging order and when are they used?
A "gagging order" is a term used to describe contractual confidentiality and non-disclosure obligations, usually in relation to specific allegations or events.
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Implementation plan for the Charities Act 2022
The implementation timetable for the Charities Act 2022 was published earlier this month.
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BBC’s The Split – where can a notice to show cause help?
Episode 2 of The Split – Hannah and Nathan Stern have reached a financial agreement within their divorce, and both of them have signed. Hannah later tears up the signed...
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The Court of Appeal makes findings about MIAMs
In a recent case in the Court of Appeal (K v K [2022] CA Civ 468) the importance of parties attending a mediation information and assessment meeting (MIAM) was stressed....
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Applying for a ‘no fault’ divorce online – do I still need a solicitor?
If you are looking to apply for divorce online, there are certain issues you need to consider. The recent reforms under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 introduced 'no...
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China Tang – leaves a bad taste for the defendant
A recent judgment from the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) has provided a useful reminder of the limitations of the honest concurrent use defence as well as highlighting the importance...
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DC Comics v Unilever – Wonder-full!
A recent judgment of the High Court considered the distinctiveness of word marks involving the WONDER WOMAN comic book character. The case was an appeal of a UKIPO decision involving...
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The imposition of interim orders
The High Court has delivered an important judgment on the imposition of interim orders.
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Good Law Project – is the good run over?
The Good Law Project has been prolific in reviewing a lot of the decisions taken by government during the pandemic and has had a number of successes with judicial review...
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A novel tune – Ed Sheeran v Sami Chokri – copyright infringement claim falls on deaf ears
In what has been a riveting case, involving Ed Sheeran and his chart topping composition - 'Shape of You..' from 2017, the UK High Court has today (6 April) ruled...
