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29th January 2024
High Court provides clarification on JCT contractor termination rights and confirms dangers of getting it wrong
The recent High Court decision of Providence Building Services Limited -v- Hexagon Housing Association Limited [2023] provided clarification on a contractor’s right to terminate its employment under a…
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16th January 2024
Court battle between children and stepchildren over esteemed engineer’s £5.4m estate
The estate of a successful business owner who later trained as a helicopter pilot, but more importantly known as the engineer behind the early foetal heart monitor is…
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9th January 2024
Considering the importance of Knowledge and Approval
The case of Richefond and others v Dillon and others highlights the importance of knowledge and approval when making a valid will. What happened? Following the discovery of…
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21st December 2023
Let’s Update You – Right to Rent: Landlord’s Code of Practice
In England, all landlords and their letting agents have a legal obligation to prevent people without lawful immigration status from accessing the private rented sector. This responsibility derives…
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20th December 2023
The highest rates of company insolvencies since 2008
The Office of National Statistics recently published the company insolvency statistics for Q3, which show 6,208 company insolvencies. This marks a 10% increase on the number of company…
19th December 2023
Case Update: Revocation Clauses and International Assets
Revocation clauses are typically found at the start of a will. They function to revoke all prior wills and testamentary documents, ensuring that probate is issued against the…
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13th December 2023
What to be aware of when buying a property with a tenant in situ
If a property is purchased with a tenant in situ or a sitting tenant, then the tenant living at the property before the purchase will stay in place…
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8th December 2023
R.E.S.P.E.C.T my wishes
Last week, a judge determined that Aretha Franklin's 2014 Will is valid and therefore supersedes her earlier 2010 Will. This revelation will result in an uneven distribution of…
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6th December 2023
Navigating Debt-Free Holidays: Avoid festive debt this Christmas
Proactive Planning, Smart Saving, and Prudent Spending for a Debt-Free Festive Season In the hustle of the holiday season, it's easy to get caught up in the spirit…
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4th December 2023
National Grief Awareness Week
This week is National Grief Awareness Week; an annual campaign organised by The Good Grief Trust to raise awareness of grief & to provide support for those who…