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Avoiding the “Battle of the Forms” in Commercial Contracts
The term “battle of the forms” refers to a common situation that arises when parties exchange communications with a view to entering a contract, and each prospective party attempts to incorporate its own standard terms into the contract.
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Professional Negligence: “Football is a matter of life and death, except more important” – Bill Shankly
Following the tragic demise of footballer Emiliano Sala, Cardiff City Football Club finally reached a…
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Delays in Property Registration – A Cause for Concern?
Trainee Solicitor Chloe Lake looks at the delays in property registration and what can be done to mitigate the problem.
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Landlords Must Provide Current Postal Address
Tenants in England and Wales have a right to be informed of their Landlord’s postal…
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Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill receives Royal Assent
This Act, which introduces a duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees in the workplace, will come into force in October 2024.
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The Growing Importance of Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney’s At Any Age
The recent decision of In University Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust v ST and others [2023] EWCOP 40
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The statutory legacy on intestacy has increased – What does this actually mean?
New legislation recently brought into force by the government has increased that statutory legacy to £322,000 (previously £270,000) and has also amended the provisions applying as to how a person’s estate is distributed, where they die without a Will.
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What makes a trust a valid trust?
A trust is used by many individuals to control how their assets are managed either during their lifetime or after their death, depending on what type of trust is created.
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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – A Brief Overview
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Act) affects UK companies and businesses by aiming to improve transparency and accountability to strengthen the regime around the prevention of money laundering and fraud.
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Mutual Trust of Confidence: case update
In a recently reported Tribunal decision of Fekete v Citibank it was decided that the claimant’s conduct was a fair reason for his dismissal as his conduct resulted in the breach of Citibank’s trust and confidence.
