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Sending bulk emails? New ICO guidance published to limit email data breaches
It is common practice amongst a large number of companies to send out bulk emails, whether that be to a small group or to hundreds of recipients, and is regarded...
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Making THAT estate planning decision
In estate planning, we often come across the big question of when and how someone who is getting on in years should move from the family home to somewhere smaller....
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School closures and RAAC – what you need to know
This article explores practical issues arising from the UK and a local authority in Wales ordering a number of schools and colleges to close.
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New Report Sheds Light on Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination
The welfare of employees continues to be at the forefront of responsible leadership. However, a recent survey has revealed the worrying extent of pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace....
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Leaving a gift to charity in your Will: Remember a Charity Week
Here at Blake Morgan we are supporting 'Remember a Charity Week' along with over 800 other solicitors and will writers around the UK. We consider leaving a gift to charity...
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The Register of Overseas Entities: the duty to renew a year on
It has now been a year since as a result of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 ("ECA") the new Register of Overseas Entities ("ROE") was launched at...
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What is a judicial review?
This article explores the court's ability to assess the legality and fairness of bodies that exercise public functions through a process known as judicial review.
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Relying on the Co-Insurance Defence
When can a co-insured party actually rely on the Co-Insurance Defence to escape liability from a subrogated claim? The law on co-insurance and the complex nature of subrogation in the...
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Blake Morgan Private Client Partner talks all things Probate on BBC Radio Wales
Blake Morgan Private Client Partner Lisa Davies was interviewed on BBC Radio Wales on last week. The topic of Advice Hour was Probate. Lisa shared her knowledge with host Anna...
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SDLT for property developers: golden brick and broken brick
Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) for property developers varies, depending on whether the property counts as residential or as non-residential. Different rates of SDLT apply accordingly, and significant amounts of...
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Hefty Health and Safety at Work fines following attacks on staff
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) fines have been issued to two companies under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 after hospital staff were subjected to violent attacks.
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Do I need a lawyer to change my Will?
Once you have a Will in place it is important to keep it under review. Circumstances can change over the years, in particular events like births, deaths, marriages and divorce...
