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Deprivation of Liberty – Mental Health Act or Mental Capacity Act?
17 August 2023
Professor Richard Jones, Consultant, considers the case of Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v JS and Manchester City Council [2023] EWCOP 12 and recent appeal at [2023] EWCOP 33,...
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Multiple nominations for Blake Morgan at the Dealmakers Awards
17 August 2023
Blake Morgan has been shortlisted in four different categories at the Wales Dealmakers Awards 2023.
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Keeping in balance: 4 day working week trial
17 August 2023
In June 2022, a 6-month trial commenced where full-time employees had the opportunity to reduce their hours to a 4-day working week, without a drop in salary, provided that they...
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Huge increase in fines for illegal working or renting
17 August 2023
The Government has announced that fines are to be more than tripled for employers and landlords who allow illegal migrants to work for them or rent their properties. It is...
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Changes to the minimum energy efficiency standards for commercial properties
17 August 2023
What are the changes to the minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES)? We look at everything landlords need to know, including practical next steps. From 1 April 2023, landlords cannot continue...
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Who’s responsible? Determining the responsible local authority under section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983
15 August 2023
Professor Richard Jones examines the recent Supreme Court decision on responsibility for section 117 after-care services.
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Public inquiry final report and findings
15 August 2023
Continuing our series of articles focusing on public inquiries, we look at the conclusion of a public inquiry, focusing on the inquiry’s final report and findings.
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Revocation of a will by marriage – Lattimer v Karamanoli
15 August 2023
Could a will executed just one day before a marriage be revoked by that same marriage? We take a look at this interesting recent case.
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The launch of the new Cladding Safety Scheme
11 August 2023
The UK Government announced the full opening of the long-awaited launch of the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) on 25 July 2023.
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A warning with costs in competing Inheritance Act claims
11 August 2023
The recent High Court case of Amnir & Ors v Bala & Ors [2023] EWHC 1054 (Ch) highlighted the costs risks involved in pursuing litigation to full trial, particularly in...
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The Doctrine of ‘Mutual Wills’ – McLean v McLean
08 August 2023
The doctrine of 'mutual wills' is a rarely used, unique and yet incredibly powerful tool in the world of probate. We explore the High Court's recent decision exploring the topic,...
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New Charity Commission guidance on charitable investments
08 August 2023
The Charity Commission produced new Guidance aiming to provide greater clarity and confidence for trustees in relation to the investment decisions they make on behalf of charities. The new Guidance,...
