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Extension of furlough scheme to end of September 2021
Unless there is a sudden and surprising change of policy, we are now in the last weeks of the furlough scheme. It was introduced in March 2020 as a short-term...
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Changes to the Disclosure Pilot Scheme
Litigation & Dispute Resolution experts Joanne Thompson and William Rees look at the changes to the operation of the Disclosure Pilot Scheme for "less complex claims" below £500,000.
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Private Client Issues – August 2021
Welcome to this month’s edition of Private Client Issues, Blake Morgan’s monthly round-up of the topics you may find of interest. It features insight and advice on developments affecting private...
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Can the DfE force schools to academise?
Usually, when schools convert to academy status, this is a joint decision supported by both the governing body of the school in question, and the academy trust into which the...
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Inheritance Act claims by estranged children
Can lack of contact sever a parent's obligation to maintain their children from their Estate? We look at Inheritance Act claims by estranged children, focussing on the recent case of...
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Is regulation for commercial lending on the horizon?
We take a look at a recent case, Morley v The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc, that could potentially mean regulation for commercial lending could be on the way.
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The Health and Care Bill
In February 2021 the Department for Health and Social Care published a White Paper on improving health and social care for all, which set out the Government's proposals for reform...
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Could Alternative Dispute Resolution become compulsory?
Over the last three decades, we have seen increasingly widespread use of Alternative Dispute Resolution, as parties with disputes have sought swifter and less expensive ways of settling claims. Is...
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Inheritance Act Claims by children – unlucky for some
The recent case of Miles v Shearer shows the difficulties that adult children may face when making an Inheritance Act claim, even where the estate is substantial.
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Homeworking expenses and tax rules you should know
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes to our lives, one of those has been homeworking. Expenses and tax rules need to be got to grips with as many will...
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Blake Morgan Private Client Law teams and lawyers ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2021
Leading law firm Blake Morgan, and several of its first class lawyers have been ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth 2021 Guide – the go-to guide for private wealth...
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Employment Law Newsletter – Summer 2021
A warm welcome to Blake Morgan's Summer newsletter, keeping you informed of the latest developments in Employment, Pensions and Immigration Law. With the easing of lockdown restrictions in all parts...
