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The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 and how it can help you
The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 (GMPA 2017) received Royal Assent on 27 April 2017 and came into force in England and Wales on 31 July 2019. This new law,...
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Housebuilding in Hampshire Halted over Nitrates Pollution in the Solent
Fears over nitrates pollution in the Solent area has resulted in planning authorities in Hampshire putting planning applications for new housing developments on hold. Following advice from Natural England, five...
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€150,000 GDPR fine for wrongly using “consent” as a basis for processing personal data of staff
The Greek Data Protection Authority ("DPA" the equivalent of the UK's Information Commissioner's Office/ICO) has just fined PWC €150,000 for GDPR breaches in connection with its processing of employee data....
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Off-Payroll Rules for the Private Sector – Draft Legislation Published
In anticipation of the extension of the off-payroll rules to the private sector in April 2020, the Government has published its draft legislation together with explanatory notes, policy paper and...
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Private Client Issues – August 2019
Welcome to this month's edition of Private Client Issues, Blake Morgan's monthly round-up of the topics you may find of interest. Insight and advice on developments affecting private individuals. A...
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Councils left vulnerable in recovering business rates following recent Court of Appeal Decision
In a recent decision in the Court of Appeal, two local authorities (the Claimants) lost 'test cases' after attempting to recover business rates arising from empty properties. The impact the...
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Travel sale success for Blake Morgan
Blake Morgan's corporate team has successfully advised Ickenham Travel Group on the sale of the business and assets of their business travel division, Business Travel Direct to travel management company...
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Supreme Court gives significant decision on restrictive covenants
Restrictive covenants are a useful tool for employers to protect their competitive edge and to reduce the risk of 'star employees' leaving to join competitors. However, failure to draft restrictive...
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Stamp Duty Land Tax 3% surcharge ‘Replacement of only or main residence’ and the three-year rules
The higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax are intended to apply to purchases of additional residential properties, such as second homes and buy to let properties. The design of...
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Blake Morgan rewards 52 lawyers and support staff in latest promotions round
Leading law firm Blake Morgan has announced the promotion of 52 lawyers and support staff who work across its offices in the Solent region, Thames Valley, London and Cardiff....
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Applying proportionality in costs law
Proportionality has been an omnipresent concept in costs litigation since the Jackson Reforms came into play on 1 April 2013. Yet despite this omnipresence and importance, it is a concept...
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Blake Morgan appoints new property partner (2019)
Leading law firm Blake Morgan has announced the appointment of a new Partner, Zoe Wright, recruited to drive the growth of the firm's 20 person strong Property Litigation team. With...
