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Do members of charitable companies have fiduciary duties?
26 August 2020
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
26 August 2020
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
20 August 2020
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
20 August 2020
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
19 August 2020
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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Are sperm donors able to have contact with biological children?
17 August 2020
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
07 August 2020
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
06 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
05 August 2020
If you are seeking an injunction against Bitcoin or other crypto assets, here are our three key tips.
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SDLT Case Notes – August 2020
03 August 2020
Welcome to August's edition of the Stamp Duty Land Tax Case Notes from SDLT expert John Shallcross. As well as a number of guides on line, he is putting on line...
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Discretion to exclude bidders lawful
03 August 2020
The exercise of a contracting authority's discretion to exclude several bidders in a rail franchise procurement was proved to be lawful as we take a look at a recent judgment.
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Enable Law acquires Blake Morgan’s Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury and Costs teams
31 July 2020
Blake Morgan has announced that following a strategic review, their Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury and Costs teams have been transferred to Enable Law.
