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When is a building not a “building” in planning?
Planning permission is required for the "carrying out of any development on land" pursuant to section 57(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 ("the TCPA"), with the definition...
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Warning: renewal invitations from Stern Young & Partners Intellectual Property
Over the last few weeks we have had sight of numerous letters sent to trade mark owners by "Stern Young & Partners Intellectual Property". The letters are addressed to trade...
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When is an offer to buy out a minority shareholder reasonable?
Blake Morgan acted in the recent Court of Appeal case of Potamianos. In its judgment, the Court of Appeal provided guidance as to the circumstances in which, in the context...
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Private Client Issues – June 2019
Welcome to this month's edition of Private Client Issues, Blake Morgan's monthly round-up of the topics you may find of interest. Insight and advice on developments affecting private individuals. Probate...
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Charity safeguarding and risk management
The publication this week of the Charity Commission's regulatory inquiry report into Oxfam brings with it a renewed focus on safeguarding and risk management issues for the charity sector as...
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Cladding Advice and Disputes
Our team was engaged within hours of the tragic Grenfell fire in 2017 and has since built up an enviable track record of supporting clients in this area. We have...
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Can you rely on the promise of a lifetime? Revisited
Last year we reviewed the High Court case of Habberfield v Habberfield, which has since been subject to appeal and you can read here. In essence, the case considered a...
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If you are a claimant, witness or an expert making a false statement it is likely that you will face committal proceedings for contempt of court
Daniel Scognamiglio examines the Liverpool Victoria Insurance Co Limited v Zafar [2019] EWCA Civ 392 case, which serves as an important reminder to all witnesses as to making false or...
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How the law can help create tech unicorns
Today marks the start of London Tech Week – firmly putting tech on the business agenda. The Prime Minister herself is speaking at a roundtable for leading tech companies. She...
