All Legal updates articles – Page 29
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FeatureCommercial property: end of leases
In the hurly-burly of negotiation the wider perspective can be overlooked
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FeatureTrial advocacy fee and fixed costs
A novel issue surrounding the trial advocacy fee came before Coulson J in the High Court.
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FeatureBrexit: the bigger picture on immigration
There’s more to freedom of movement than the headlines would suggest.
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FeatureFamily: needs and standard of living
The issue for many judges is the period over which the standard of living enjoyed during a marriage is to be maintained.
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FeatureChildcare vouchers and maternity leave
Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling on childcare vouchers is at odds with the approach taken by most employers.
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FeatureCompanies and conflicts of interest
On the face of it, the nature of conflicts of interest should be straightforward. But solicitors should be wary.
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FeatureIP: brand coexistence agreements
How should a brand coexistence agreement, made long before the internet gained any kind of popularity, apply to global online use?
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FeatureNegligence claim over Raoul Moat shooting
The claimants said that Northumbria Police owed PC David Rathband a duty of care to warn him of the threats made by killer Raoul Moat.
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FeaturePart 36: concessions and intentions
The method for determining whether an offer legitimately qualifies under Part 36 was recently considered in a High Court case.
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FeatureNew rules for data protection
Data breach management and the new EU data protection regulation.
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FeatureLocal government: planning enforcement
The Robert Fidler case is still rumbling like a potentially active volcano.
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FeatureCommercial property: overage clauses
What should commercial property lawyers look out for, to make sure their drafting does not end up before a judge?
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FeatureMixed fortunes for the SFO
The SFO faces daunting political and resourcing challenges, but it is moving in the right direction.
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FeatureMind the gender pay gap
The government is taking steps to address pay inequalities that still exist in UK workplaces.
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FeatureFamily law: offsetting pensions
A considered overview of offsetting pensions in financial remedy orders helps fill a gap where there is precious little guidance.
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FeatureNew offences and sentencing
Two further significant provisions of the Serious Crime Act 2015 have been brought into force.
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FeatureWithout prejudice privilege
The application of the privilege came into question in a recent Court of Appeal case.
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FeatureNew EU data protection regulation
The regulation will replace all data protection legislation in EU member states. What do practitioners need to do next to be ready?
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FeaturePI: non-delegable duty of care
The Court of Appeal dealt with the issue of vicarious liability after the foster child claimant suffered abuse.
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FeatureLocal government: consultation minefield
Lambeth Council came unstuck for effectively moving the goalposts in relation to its published consultation arrangements.