Category: Articles

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5 June

The majority of schools have been closed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On 1 June 2020 we saw the reopening of nurseries and some primary school provision across... Read More

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5 June

Industry bodies, including the Law Society, have recently released updated guidance on the conveyancing process as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. We examine the guidance so that you know how to... Read More

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4 June

If you are reading this article, it is likely that you have committed to making an application for Blake Morgan's Period of Recognised Training – good luck! If you are... Read More

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2 June

Somewhat unsurprisingly, the current climate has seen the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) receive increasing numbers of complaints from consumers in relation to cancellations and refunds within contractual relationships. As... Read More

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2 June

Workplace harassment is not always face to face. It can occur over the telephone, by email or on social media – all of which are increasingly relevant as more people... Read More

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1 June

On the 29 May 2020, the Chancellor announced updates and amendments to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).  Details of these are summarised... Read More

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29 May

HM Treasury is coming to the aid of employees who have had to incur expenses to set up a home office, following the Government's mandate that those who can work... Read More

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22 May

Since studying Law at college I knew that I wanted to become a solicitor. Joining Blake Morgan as a paralegal in the Construction Team was the first step I took... Read More

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22 May

The Minister of State for Housing (MoSfH), Christopher Pincher, sent out a letter to all social housing residents in England on 18 May 2020 to provide some key advice and... Read More

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22 May

As we continue to live through unprecedented times with lockdown restrictions still in place, tensions are rising in some households where separating or divorcing couples are being forced to isolate... Read More

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22 May

With all the challenges that British Banks and businesses are facing at the moment, it would be easy to suppose that the transition away from LIBOR (London Inter-bank Offered Rate)... Read More

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22 May

My period of recognised training started in September 2018 and I had previously worked as a paralegal in Blake Morgan's private client team on the South Coast. I joined Blake... Read More