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3 January
We examine the judgment in Antonio v Williams, an Inheritance Act dispute, in which the High Court allowed a nephew's claim for financial provision from his aunt's estate to proceed... Read Morearticles
19 December
When advising clients in relation to the division of their matrimonial assets, family lawyers will advise clients of key legislation (s25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973) and landmark case... Read Morecase studies
14 December
We examine a recent case that looks at the extension of time limits when lodging appeals. On 8 December 2022, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in the case... Read Morearticles
14 December
Parties can generally contract on whatever terms they want to, but clauses which unduly punish a breaching party may not be enforceable. It is typical for commercial contracts and terms of... Read Morearticles
8 December
On 2 November 2022, the General Medical Council (GMC) announced that an independent review into its decision to suspend a doctor for dishonesty had concluded. This review had been long-awaited... Read Morecase studies
6 December
Blake Morgan acted in two decisions this year when the Judicial Committee explained its established practice in appeals against concurrent findings of fact by the courts below. The practice applies... Read Morearticles
5 December
We analyse the recent judgment as handed down by the High Court on 29 November 2022 relating to trusts, revocation, retention of trust assets by trustees and trustee indemnities. Read Morearticles
2 December
A recent case issues a warning to companies and ex-employees about the potential threat of copyright theft. Read Morearticles
2 December
Conservation covenants were introduced by the Environment Act 2021 and can be a useful tool in the environmental change toolkit. This new type of agreement is to be entered into... Read Morearticles
1 December
Trainee Solicitor Beth Ellis got to grips with what planning is really about when she spoke to Wesley Ankrah and Georgia Bird from Dominvs Group about social value in the... Read More