Category: Articles

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17 August

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,... Read More

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17 August

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... Read More

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17 August

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... Read More

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17 August

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... Read More

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15 August

Professor Richard Jones examines the recent Supreme Court decision on responsibility for section 117 after-care services. Read More

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15 August

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. Read More

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15 August

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. Read More

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11 August

The UK Government announced the full opening of the long-awaited launch of the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) on 25 July 2023. Read More

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11 August

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... Read More

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8 August

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,... Read More

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8 August

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,... Read More

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7 August

What is it like transitioning from in-house to private practice, and how do the roles differ? As part of our In-House Insights we spoke to Blake Morgan Associate and former... Read More