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Scam emails from Blake Morgan
We have been made aware of emails purporting to be from James Greig at Blake Morgan. Scammers are attempting to persuade people to send money by sending an email that...
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An IP Licence or a Gift? How to protect your Intellectual Property
What happens when an individual gifts intellectual property to a company, and that company then enters an insolvency process? Who now owns that IP? Without planning for the worst case...
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“Divorce Day” – Is this day a myth or reality?
Each year, it seems, Family law solicitors are asked whether they experienced a sharp increase in new enquiries after Christmas. Indeed, the first working Monday after Christmas and New Year,...
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Is a community donation a material consideration in planning terms?
In 2015 the Forest of Dean District Council granted planning permission for a wind turbine which was to be run by a community benefit society. In granting permission, the Forest...
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Too derelict to be a dwelling
In a First Tier Tribunal case decided in January 2019, P N Bewley Ltd escaped the higher rates of stamp duty land tax (SDLT) on the purchase of a dilapidated...
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Waiver by the landlord of right to forfeit a tenant’s lease
Landlords usually have an express right to forfeit a tenant's lease in the event of certain specified breaches of the tenant obligations contained in the lease, such as non-payment of...
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The Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act centenary
Today marks the centenary of women in law as the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 became law on 23 December 1919. Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 The Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act...
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Trading Standards Regulatory briefing – Making Christmas safe again
A recent article by Which?[1] reported that almost 50% of the cheap Christmas tree lights they bought from online marketplaces were found to be unsafe, including lights which could cause...
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Food allergen information and labelling
Regulatory and food safety lawyers are not necessarily renowned for their hearty sense of good cheer and Christmas spirit. Whilst most people at this time of year are enjoying the...
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Charity Commission Guidance on reporting incidents involving partners
The Charity Commission has published new guidance for trustees on reporting serious incidents involving partners of the charity. The Commission has previously advised trustees that they are under an obligation...
