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Fitness to practise investigations and family law proceedings – what information can be shared?
We look at an appeal in the context of family proceedings involving a child (Z), addressing when information from such cases may be disclosed to a regulator, for the purposes...
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Spouses set to inherit more under rule change
The government has increased the statutory legacy, which is the fixed sum a spouse or civil partner receives where a person dies without a Will. From 26 July 2023, the...
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Fixed and floating charges – a more nuanced approach?
Recently, the High Court in Avanti Communications Limited (In Administration) (the "Company") handed down a first instance judgment which has provided a certain clarity in regards on how to characterise...
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Blake Morgan partner pens menopause handbook for charity
A partner at law firm Blake Morgan is to become a debut author – publishing a handbook offering advice on the menopause and family law, and will be donating all...
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80th birthday celebrations for Oxford partner after 46 years at law firm
This month an institution in the Oxford legal sector, John Deech, has celebrated his 80th birthday, which comes as he remains an active full-time partner at law firm Blake Morgan....
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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...
