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In-house Insights: an interview with Jonathan Lipman, Mercedes-Benz UK
06 September 2023
Jonathan Lipman, Group General Counsel at Mercedes-Benz UK, spoke to Blake Morgan partner Bruce Potter about running a national department in a global business, how an in-house lawyer can successfully...
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Sending bulk emails? New ICO guidance published to limit email data breaches
06 September 2023
It is common practice amongst a large number of companies to send out bulk emails, whether that be to a small group or to hundreds of recipients, and is regarded...
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Making THAT estate planning decision
06 September 2023
In estate planning, we often come across the big question of when and how someone who is getting on in years should move from the family home to somewhere smaller....
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School closures and RAAC – what you need to know
05 September 2023
This article explores practical issues arising from the UK and a local authority in Wales ordering a number of schools and colleges to close.
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New Report Sheds Light on Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination
05 September 2023
The welfare of employees continues to be at the forefront of responsible leadership. However, a recent survey has revealed the worrying extent of pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace....
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Leaving a gift to charity in your Will: Remember a Charity Week
04 September 2023
Here at Blake Morgan we are supporting 'Remember a Charity Week' along with over 800 other solicitors and will writers around the UK. We consider leaving a gift to charity...
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The Register of Overseas Entities: the duty to renew a year on
31 August 2023
It has now been a year since as a result of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 ("ECA") the new Register of Overseas Entities ("ROE") was launched at...
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What is a judicial review?
31 August 2023
This article explores the court's ability to assess the legality and fairness of bodies that exercise public functions through a process known as judicial review.
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Relying on the Co-Insurance Defence
31 August 2023
When can a co-insured party actually rely on the Co-Insurance Defence to escape liability from a subrogated claim? The law on co-insurance and the complex nature of subrogation in the...
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SDLT for property developers: golden brick and broken brick
23 August 2023
Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) for property developers varies, depending on whether the property counts as residential or as non-residential. Different rates of SDLT apply accordingly, and significant amounts of...
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Hefty Health and Safety at Work fines following attacks on staff
22 August 2023
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) fines have been issued to two companies under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 after hospital staff were subjected to violent attacks.
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Do I need a lawyer to change my Will?
22 August 2023
Once you have a Will in place it is important to keep it under review. Circumstances can change over the years, in particular events like births, deaths, marriages and divorce...
