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Winding up petitions: The challenge creditors face to prove financial difficulties pre-date Covid-19
In the recent decision of Re A Company (also known as A v B) the High Court considered the shifting burden of proof imposed by the two-stage Covid-19 test on...
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The division of property and other assets is a key part of the divorce process. It is important for separating couples to understand their value as some assets, such as...
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With the end of furlough looming, we are seeing an increase in employees needing settlement agreement advice. Settlement agreements are legal documents that prevent an employee from making an employment...
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From Monday 16 August people who have come into contact with a positive covid case and are double-jabbed or under 18 years old will no longer be legally required to...
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“Domicile” is a key concept in successful estate planning. In England and Wales, domicile has a specific legal meaning. It is often incorrectly understood to be your place of residence...
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The case of Capitol Park Leeds PLC v Global Radio Services Limited, highlights that attention to detail is needed with the wording of property break clauses. as “vacant possession of...
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Practice Direction 57AC came into force in April 2021, introducing new rules to deal with “over-lawyered trial witness statements” in the business and property courts. The first case where the...
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The Office of Public Guardian (OPG) encourages any person with concerns about a deputy or attorney to report concerns to the OPG investigations unit. These concerns may include, misuse of...
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When a couple separate, often the focus turns to dealing with the finances, property, and the parenting of any children, but what happens to the pets? With the rise in...
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In the wake of proposed compulsory vaccination policies for care home workers and consultation on extending this to NHS staff, we explore the legal ramifications of ‘no jab, no job’...
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