19 January 2024 Insight Litigation cases roundup - January 2024 We've brought together a roundup of some recent litigation cases. Bookmark this page 3 min read
19 January 2024 Insight CMA publishes provisional approach to new digital markets regime The Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) published a high-level overview of how it intends to implement the new digital markets competition regime as currently proposed by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (“DMCC”) Bill. Bookmark this page 5 min read
18 January 2024 Insight Our top 10 property law cases 2023 With 2024 well underway, our real estate disputes team take a moment to reflect and give you a rundown of our top 10 property law decisions of 2023. Bookmark this page 8 min read
18 January 2024 Insight An update to the STEP Standard Provisions The Society of Trust Estates and Practitioners (STEP) have recently published the third edition of their standard provisions. This article describes what the new provisions mean and the key changes. Bookmark this page 3 min read
18 January 2024 Insight A material difference in material contribution claims If you've ever felt perplexed by the concept of material contribution or its treatment of divisible and indivisible injuries, you're not alone. Bookmark this page 7 min read
15 January 2024 Insight How and when the Secretary of State can intervene with changes to NHS local services New rules have been announced on how and when the Secretary of State will be able to intervene with changes to NHS local services. Integrated Care Boards and NHS trust boards will need to familiarise themselves with new guidance to ensure they are fully compliant with their new legal duties. Bookmark this page 6 min read
11 January 2024 Insight Lender’s hopes dashed in helpful decision for surveyors and their insurers In the case of Hope Capital Ltd v Alexander Reece Thomson LLP, the High Court examined the correct approach to evaluating the scope of a valuer’s duty and recoverable losses following a negligent valuation. Bookmark this page 6 min read
9 January 2024 Insight Future gazing and succession planning On Wednesday 27 December 2023 the Daily Telegraph had an eye-catching post-Christmas headline for its readers – “No 10 plans to end IHT ahead of election”! Bookmark this page 7 min read
3 January 2024 Insight FemTech: Top data protection tips for period and fertility-tracking apps It's estimated that 50 million people worldwide use apps to track their menstruation cycle. I'm one of those 50 million, and through improved awareness and knowledge of my own reproductive health I was successful in conceiving my daughter. Bookmark this page 4 min read
22 December 2023 Insight The fate of the National Fund: protecting donors The Court of Appeal recently upheld the High Court’s decision in Zedra Fiduciary Services (UK) Ltd v Attorney General... Bookmark this page 2 min read
21 December 2023 Insight Retained EU law: what changes on 1 January 2024? The UK has embarked on its third attempt to define the legal relationship between domestic law and EU-derived law following Brexit. Bookmark this page 5 min read
20 December 2023 Insight ICO signals red light for intrusive monitoring Angela Lown reflects on the publication of new guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office on employee monitoring. Bookmark this page 4 min read
20 December 2023 Insight Collective rights: five key changes of 2023 After a relatively quiet few years, the number of changes (both actual and planned) to trade union rights has accelerated in 2023. There have also been some important developments in the courts. Bookmark this page 3 min read
8 December 2023 Insight Multi-million-pound defective design claim out of time Here’s our guide to scope of duty and limitation in a wide-ranging judgment handed down by the Technology and Construction Court. Bookmark this page 7 min read
6 December 2023 Insight Sim v Pimlott This case relates to the estate of Dr David Sim in respect of a claim brought by his wife, Valerie Sim, for provision pursuant to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“the 1975 Act”). Bookmark this page 3 min read
30 November 2023 Insight One of two directors lacks standing to appoint administrator The court confirms the requirements for a director’s power to appoint administrators. Bookmark this page 1 min read
30 November 2023 Insight Court orders dismissal of a bankruptcy petition The court ordered the dismissal of a bankruptcy petition in circumstances where the debt upon which it was based was not due, as a matter of law, when the petition was presented. Bookmark this page 2 min read
30 November 2023 Insight Use Section 426 co-operation Section 426 used to circumvent the rule in Gibbs. Bookmark this page 2 min read
30 November 2023 Insight Part 36 and Insolvency Act Applications The High Court has held that Part 36 of the CPR can apply in insolvency directions proceedings through rule 12.1 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016. Bookmark this page 2 min read
30 November 2023 Insight Causation and compensation order applications The court has ordered a director of a travel agency to pay compensation under Section 15A Company Director Disqualification Act 1986 to represent the losses suffered by 5 creditors directly related to his unfit conduct. Bookmark this page 2 min read