Succession planning in the care home sector: why waiting can be costly
Healthcare
Insights
For many care home owners, day-to-day operational demands take priority over longer-term planning. Succession planning is frequently left too late and decisions are made under pressure.
Written by
Michelle Seddon
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The end of forget-to-cancel free trials is coming sooner than thought
News
Commercial contracts and agreements
With Andy Burnham’s announcement this week that he will bring forward plans to tackle so-called “subscription traps”, thousands of UK businesses face subscription service overhauls ahead of the New Year.
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Heatwaves, drought and agricultural businesses: managing the risk
Agriculture
Insights
Periods of prolonged heat and dry weather are becoming an increasingly significant challenge for the agricultural sector. For farmers, landowners and agri-businesses across England and Wales, drought conditions raise issues around water use, environmental compliance, worker safety and business resilience.
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Ticket resales, hidden fees and the fight for fair pricing
Commercial contracts and agreements
Insights
Regulators and policymakers are stepping up efforts to tackle ticket touting, as events sell out within minutes and tickets reappear on resale sites at vastly inflated prices, often with additional mandatory fees added at checkout.
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Building Safety Act reaches foreign manufacturers and group companies: key implications for the construction sector
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Construction
The TCC's decision in HB (WM) Ltd v STO Ltd explores Building Liability Orders, contribution claims and the potential liability of overseas manufacturers under the Building Safety Act.
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Clarke Willmott marks milestone as Somerset housing scheme progresses
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Social housing providers
National law firm Clarke Willmott, which advised on a major affordable housing development in the village of South Petherton in Somerset, recently took part in celebrations to mark the launch of the second phase of the scheme.
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Clarke Willmott strengthens social housing development offering with senior London appointment
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Social housing providers
National law firm Clarke Willmott has appointed leading affordable housing development specialist Anita Rasaratnam as a partner in its London office, further strengthening its nationally recognised social housing team.
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