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The Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – key points to note
The Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (“ECCTA 2023”) received Royal Assent on 26 of October 2023, and it intends to make multiple amendments to the Companies Act 2006...
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Family law myths number 2: does my Final Order in the divorce mean I am protected financially?
The introduction of no‑fault divorce has meant that the divorce process is now more simplified and user-friendly for clients. Couples can initiate the divorce process using the court's online platform...
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Real support for renewable energy: draft legislation published for electricity generator levy exemption
As part of the Government’s commitment to the phasing out of fossil fuels, introduced by the Energy Act 2023, new legislation has been published to implement the exemption from the...
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Understanding Intestacy (Part 2): What to do with an intestate estate and Deeds of Variation?
In our first blog on intestacy, we discussed the intestacy rules and who will inherit if someone dies without leaving a Will. In this second blog, we look at what...
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Effective insolvency interviews
How do you conduct effective insolvency interviews? Under section 235 of the Insolvency Act 1986, the insolvency office holder has the authority to seek information or attendance in accordance with...
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Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 – make sure your processes and policies are up to date
The Department of Education (DfE) has published revised statutory guidance which applies to all organisations and agencies who have functions relating to children and young peoples under the age of...
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Major Skilled Worker visa changes: how it may affect your business or organisation
Businesses sponsoring lower-paid skilled workers need to take note of the of the skilled worker visa changes. On 4 December 2023, the Home Secretary unveiled a number of significant changes...
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Latest ASA rulings in relation to environmental marketing claims by airlines
As part of a wider piece of enforcement work on climate change and the environment, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) challenged environmental marketing claims on behalf of both Lufthansa and...
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Interim orders guidance: long-taken approach overturned in Aga v GDC
By his decision in Aga v General Dental Council (GDC) [2023] EWHC 3208 (Admin), Mr Justice Ritchie has overturned the approach long taken by regulatory bodies whose statutory scheme includes...
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Employment Law Top Ten of 2023
It's been another eventful year. Significant and wide-ranging employment legislation has been passed on issues as varied as industrial action, flexible working and sexual harassment. We have also seen, for...
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Remote Assessment & the Mental Health Act 1983 – remote technology cannot be used for CTOs, renewals of detention and guardianship orders
A recent case has reiterated that remote technology cannot be used for community treatment orders (CTOs), renewals of detention and guardianship orders.
