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“Concurrent Delay” and “Prevention” in the Court of Appeal
Construction lawyers always enjoy a good Court of Appeal case. When things are decided in the Court of Appeal the legal landscape usually becomes more certain, and it becomes easier...
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The benefits and pitfalls of new build properties
UK Finance has announced that first time buyers accounted for over 50% of all new residential mortgages in the first quarter of 2018. Recent government led initiatives have resulted in...
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Safeguarding and the Protection of Others: What Should Charities Do?
Safeguarding hit the headlines again last week, as the International Development Committee published a report focusing on exploitation and abuse in the aid sector. In the report, MPs accused charities of "complacency...
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The Sentencing Council has published definitive guidelines for those convicted of manslaughter offences in England and Wales
Publication marks the first time that comprehensive guidelines have been drawn up for these very serious and difficult cases, which could range from an unintended death resulting from an assault,...
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Supreme Court rules on who can decide to withdraw life-sustaining treatment
A hugely important decision was handed down by the Supreme Court this week, affecting what families can do when a loved one is on life support. It was ruled that...
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The housing crisis – uncertainty in the era of Brexit
This article was originally published on LexisPSL on 1 August here. Uncertainty is a common issue surrounding Brexit, and this remains a theme in the part it plays in the UK...
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An Overview of China’s Specialised IP Courts and Tribunals
China's 2008 National IP Strategy has sought to improve Chinese IP protection and enforcement, as well as to dispel the perception that IP infringement in China tends to go unsanctioned....
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You can’t be forced into marriage but can you be forced to stay in marriage when you are desperately unhappy?
The Supreme Court has dismissed Mrs Owens' appeal in the much reported case of Owens v Owens. This means that Mrs Owens must remain in a loveless marriage until 2020,...
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Costs following an injunction
Costs in Injunction Applications - Are Claimants entitled to significant costs if they secure only modest damages? This issue was explored in the recent High Court case of Marcura Equities...
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For richer, for poorer…even after divorce?
Can a payer of maintenance be forced to subsidise the recipient's financial mistakes? The Supreme Court has just delivered its judgment on precisely this issue in Mills v. Mills. The husband...
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The Significance of the CIFF Ruling: Do Members Owe Fiduciary Duties to Charitable Companies?
The Court of Appeal has confirmed a first instance decision of the High Court that a member of a charitable company owed fiduciary duties to that charity (The Children’s Investment...
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Employment Newsletter – Summer 2018
A warm welcome to Blake Morgan's Summer newsletter, keeping you informed of the latest developments in Employment Law. With the 25 May now well behind us, we hope you now...
