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Criminal Jurisdiction in Outer Space
On 24 August 2019 various news organisations reported that NASA was investigating a potential criminal offence, namely that astronaut Anne McClain had unlawfully accessed her estranged spouse's bank account from...
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Adidas trade mark decision review
Adidas has had success protecting its Originals trade mark by cancelling a similar trade mark based on a cannabis leaf. In August 2017, Addicted Original Ltd ("Addicted") registered a UK...
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High Court rules solicitors cannot be ordered to give former clients copies of documents which are the property of the solicitor
Our costs law team explore cases where the High Court has ruled that solicitors cannot be ordered to give former clients copies of documents which are the property of the...
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New marriage registration rules could affect newlyweds
Under new rules set to be introduced later this year, newlywed couples will need to ensure that their marriage is registered after their legal ceremony. The Civil Partnerships, Marriages and...
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Right to Rent: Protection or Discrimination
The Right to Rent Scheme ("the scheme") came into force in England in 2016, we look at it in more detail. Does it discriminate or provide protection? The scheme's original...
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Early Neutral Evaluation: Can a party be compelled to participate?
On 6 August 2019 the Court of Appeal overturned the first instance decision discussed below. The appeal court held that there were no express words in the CPR requiring the...
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Why you should make a Will
My colleague Stephanie Walls has recently written a very interesting article about a dispute between two step-sisters over inheritance following the death of their parents. The unfortunate set of circumstances highlights...
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Simultaneous Deaths – who died first?
A High Court case concerning a dispute between step-sisters over which of their parents died first, demonstrates the importance of understanding how assets are held and the way in which...
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Private Client Partner Helen Bunker shortlisted for Woman of the year award
Helen Bunker, a Partner in Blake Morgan's private client team is celebrating after being shortlisted in the 'Woman of the year – professional services' category at the Citywealth Powerwomen awards...
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Charities Newsletter – August 2019
Our Charities team here at Blake Morgan publishes bulletins to keep you up-to-date with breaking news and topical issues affecting the sector. We also offer regular charity trustee induction and...
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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,...
