17 December 2024

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By Lawyers Individual Insolvency Guide Is Now Available

The Individual Insolvency guide is now live. The guide provides commentary to take a practitioner through the practical steps involved in advising on individual debt alternatives, including debt respite schemes, individual voluntary arrangements and bankruptcy. Read more...

Business and Franchise Insolvency +1

12 December 2024

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When Is Payment Not Payment?

When is payment not payment – has Oakwood Solicitors Ltd v Menzies [2024] UKSC 34 changed the costs landscape? The long-running dispute between a personal injury claimant and his solicitor’s firm has finally ended up in the Supreme Court, with a recent decision hinging on the meaning of the word payment. Read more...

Litigation and Disputes Injuries +2

05 December 2024

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101 Staff Handbook – Artificial Intelligence Use

We have created a policy for firms to use within their staff handbooks which promotes the responsible use of AI in law firms, and requires staff to verify the output before use. Read more...

Practice Management News and Updates

01 November 2024

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Autumn Budget 2024

While the Autumn budget delivered this week by the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, was arguably a step forward for feminism, it was more notable for the significant changes to tax. Read more…

Business and Franchise Conveyancing and Property +3

14 October 2024

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Private Child Arrangements

The commentary on Private Child Arrangements has been updated to include comprehensive information and relevant case law concerning 16.4 Guardians. Read more...

Family Law News and Updates

08 October 2024

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Care Proceedings Guide Enhancements

Following user feedback, we have included new sections on contact with children in local authority care, placement orders and their revocation, and adoption orders. Read more...

Family Law News and Updates

01 October 2024

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Case Summary - Aviva Insurance Ltd V Sakyi [2022] EWHC 3267 (KB)

Delay does not necessarily defeat proceedings for contempt of court.

Litigation and Disputes Injuries +1

01 October 2024

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Case Summary - Banks V Goodfellow (1870) LR 5 QB 549

The landmark decision that established the test for testamentary capacity.

Estate Administration Wills and Lifetime Planning +1

01 October 2024

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Case Summary - R V ZA [2023] EWCA Crim 596

The Court of Appeal decision reminds judges to consider the sentencing guidelines for minors.

Criminal and Motoring Offences Case Summaries

01 October 2024

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Case Summary - Donoghue V Stevenson [1932] AC 562

The landmark decision that established the concept of a duty of care

Litigation and Disputes Case Summaries

01 October 2024

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Case Summary - Gillick V West Norfolk And Wisbech AHA [1985] UKHL 7

The landmark decision that established the ability for children to consent to medical treatment.

Litigation and Disputes Case Summaries

01 October 2024

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Case Summary - R V Competition Appeal Tribunal [2023] UKSC 28

The landmark decision defining damages-based agreements.

Litigation and Disputes Case Summaries

01 October 2024

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Case Summary - Carlill V Carbolic Smoke Ball Company [1892] EWCA Civ 1

The landmark case that shaped contract law.

Business and Franchise Litigation and Disputes +1

01 October 2024

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Case Summary - Churchill V Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023]

The landmark decision that a court can order parties to engage in alternative dispute resolution.

Litigation and Disputes Case Summaries

01 October 2024

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Case Summary - R (Miller) V The Prime Minister [2019] UKSC 14

The landmark case that considered the limits of the monarch to suspend Parliament.

Litigation and Disputes Case Summaries