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Fire and rehire: draft Code of Practice published
The practice of "fire and rehire" or the technical term, dismissal and re-engagement on new (usually less favourable terms) has become increasingly controversial over the past few years. It can...
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What needs to be considered for a case to be remitted for a re-hearing?
In an appeal against a Fitness to Practise panel decision, the High Court considered the issue of the correct basis for a case being remitted for re-hearing. This proved to...
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Why does Anti-Money Laundering (AML) matter?
Money laundering is estimated to cost the UK economy more than £100 billion each year. The proceeds of money laundering can also be linked to other illegal activities, such as...
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Can a landlord move an abandoned vehicle?
Can a landlord remove an abandoned vehicle from their property? In this article, we look at the potential pitfalls of vehicle abandonment and give practical guidance to landlords if a...
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Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction longlist announced
The inaugural longlist for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction was announced on Thursday, 15 February with some top choices.
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Can you sue someone for defamation following a social media post?
In principle, yes. When someone publishes untrue material online that adversely affects another person’s reputation, they could be found liable for defamation. The term defamation covers libel and slander. In this...
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Deal of the Year triumph for Blake Morgan
Blake Morgan were victorious in the Deal of the Year Award (£10m-£40m) at the Insider South East Dealmakers Awards 2024.
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Grant of Representation Delays: The situation, the consequences and the future
A Grant of Representation is a legal document issued in the United Kingdom that gives the person named on it the authority to administer the estate of a deceased person....
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Realising the potential of NHS provider joint committees
It is now just over 18 months since amendments to the NHS Act 2006 introduced the option of forming joint committees between a wide range of NHS bodies. Most notably,...
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What is the Procurement Act 2023?
The road to the Procurement Act 2023 was certainly long and winding and whilst the Procurement Bill received the long-awaited Royal Assent in October 2023, procurement practitioners are not home...
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Private Client Issues – February 2024
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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Blake Morgan leads NHS England to Court of Appeal victory
Leading law firm Blake Morgan has supported NHS England in successfully defending a public procurement claim from a contractor in the Court of Appeal.
