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GDPR, what next?
After the frenzy, the GDPR and the new Data Protection Act 2018 apply from today, but as Elisabeth Bell explains, those in charge of compliance won't be breathing a sigh...
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Scammers using GDPR to ‘hide in plain sight’
Law firm Blake Morgan has issued a warning that cyber criminals are using the introduction of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) as an opportunity to target businesses and consumers with...
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When do directors contemplate the interests of a company’s creditors?
All directors should be aware of the statutory and fiduciary duties that they owe to the company. The certain duties and responsibilities are listed at sections 171 to 177 of...
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Gareth Williams signs for Blake Morgan
Gareth Williams has joined Blake Morgan as a Partner in the London Real Estate team. Gareth joins the firm from DLA Piper where he was a Legal Director. He specialises...
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Unravelling capacity
The term "capacity" is used so frequently and is often misunderstood. Legal and medical professionals are likely to have a different understanding of this powerful word, which ultimately determines whether...
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Charity Commission: automatic disqualification changes
From 1 August 2018, new rules will come into effect which means that the automatic disqualification rules will also apply to senior management positions in charities, as well as charity...
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Institute of Fundraising publishes guide on acceptance of donations
The Institute of Fundraising (IoF) has released guidance which says that whilst value and ethics are important when considering whether to accept donations, they are not decisive. Donations to charities...
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Charities newsletter – May 2018
Our Charities team here at Blake Morgan publishes e-bulletins to keep you up-to-date with breaking news and topical issues affecting the sector. We also offer regular charity trustee induction and...
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Safeguarding your health: LPAs and Messages in a Bottle
Today marks the start of Dementia Awareness Week and with an estimated 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, this condition is something that needs to be discussed. Should...
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Avoid the pitfalls of removing the boss
Removing senior directors goes against the grain in business. Extracting the leader certainly deviates from the norm but can be performed as and when necessary. However, there are many pitfalls...
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Reservation agreements: A way to reduce failed transactions or yet another obstacle to homebuyers?
The government recently published the outcome of its consultation on improving the home buying and selling process. One of the resulting proposals was the introduction of reservation agreements. The government...
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Ending sexual harassment at work – EHRC recommendations
UPDATE: In July 2021, the Government published its response to the 2019 consultation on workplace sexual harassment. It will introduce a new duty for employers to prevent sexual harassment and...
