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Big data and algorithms: lessons from class of 2020
In this most strange of years, the problems with A-Level and GCSE results may seem like just another short-term political crisis. This article was first published in Business Matters on...
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Suicide bidding – a warning for construction firms
The UK economy has been officially declared to be in recession and suicide bidding in construction projects will not help. This article was first published in Business Matters Magazine on...
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Do members of charitable companies have fiduciary duties?
The question of whether members of a charitable company have fiduciary duties, and whether the court has jurisdiction to direct these members on how to exercise their duty, were central...
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Legal implications from lockdown: Wills, marriage and cohabiting couples
Lockdown vetoed many things – notably, marriage and civil partnership ceremonies. What legal implications could postponement of your big day have?
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“My nephews and nieces” in Wills
The High Court has recently clarified the construction and interpretation of Wills that refer to nephews and nieces in Wales v Dixon [2020] [2020] EWHC 1979 (CH).
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Health and care visa launched
The Government has launched a new fast track Health and Care visa for certain overseas Healthcare Professionals who want to work in the UK. It sits within the normal Tier...
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Dishonest conduct case study
The High Court dismissed an appeal against sanction in respect of a doctor who had been suspended for nine months with a review following two separate findings of dishonest conduct.
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ACCA intends to withdraw from legal services regulation
Recent news from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ('ACCA') that it intends to withdraw from legal services regulation after becoming an active regulator in probate services in January 2018....
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Are sperm donors able to have contact with biological children?
A recent High Court case has determined that in particular circumstances, a girl conceived through informal sperm donation will not have her welfare needs met by spending time with the...
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English Court Demonstrates Sophisticated Approach in Cryptocurrency Fraud Case
In support of a blockchain-based investment dispute, the Claimants obtained a freezing injunction arguing that the investment was a sham. The Claimants' lawyer's evidence in support of the injunction was...
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Private Client Issues – August 2020
Welcome to this month’s edition of Private Client Issues, Blake Morgan’s monthly round-up of the topics you may find of interest. It features insight and advice on developments affecting private...
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Bitcoin value volatility can make the asset harder to freeze
If you are seeking an injunction against Bitcoin or other crypto assets, here are our three key tips.
