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Important changes ahead for flexible working
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 20 July 2023 and it makes significant changes to the statutory right to request flexible working. These include allowing...
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Public Inquiries – Hearings and Oral Evidence
In the seventh article of our public inquiries article series, we look at hearings and oral evidence.
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Do students have the right to legal representation at disciplinary hearings?
We examine whether students have the right to legal representation at disciplinary hearings. In certain cases, fairness may necessitate legal representation.
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Cutting-edge Project and Cost Management celebrate five years of growth
Blake Morgan's innovative Project and Cost Management offering are celebrating five years as part of the leading law firm this summer.
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Brief Banking Bites – Summer 2023
Welcome to the second 2023 edition of Brief Banking Bites from Blake Morgan. This summary of topical updates will include brief pointers to items currently in the news, as well...
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Sustainable lending: what is it and which forms can it take?
In the context of COP-26 targets and with the UK Government issuing £16 billion in green bonds in 2021, the sustainable lending area is one proving to live up to...
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Changes to Higher-Risk Buildings Regulations
New regulations have come into force for higher-risk buildings. On 6 April 2023, the Government introduced the new Higher-Risk Buildings (Key Building Information etc) (England) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/396) ("the...
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Regulations permitting agency workers to replace striking workers quashed
In a highly significant judgment yesterday, (13 July), the High Court held that the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses (Amendment) Regulations 2022 which came into effect on 21...
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In-house insights: Richard Ivory, Southampton, Fareham and Havant Legal Services
Local Government lawyer Richard Ivory spoke to Blake Morgan as part of our In-house Insights series and shone a light on challenges and the power of networking. Blake Morgan's business...
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Inheritance Tax and Gifting Exemptions
The rules on inheritance tax ("IHT") surrounding gifting can be complex. Many are aware of the basics of gifting exemptions but few understand the logistics of how gifts are reported...
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Lasting Powers of Attorney: Who should I appoint to be my attorney(s)?
A Lasting Power of Attorney ('LPA') is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more people over the age of 18 (known as your 'attorneys'), to make...
