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The Online Safety Act: Introduction of new regulations by Ofcom for service providers

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There has been a lot of discussion over the last year about the Online Safety Bill, particularly for its controversial nature amongst the Big Tech companies. The Bill received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023 and is now the Online Safety Act.

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2024 legislation could reshape the landscape for sports influencers

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2024 is shaping up to be a bumper year for sport with the Euro 2024 championship and the Olympics taking place alongside the usual sporting fixtures. With this we expect to see an increase in marketing by sports influencers as brands look to take advantage of sporting fixtures to raise their profiles.

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New Year, New Business: 3 key areas to watch out for in 2024

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Two-thirds of people abandon their New Year’s resolutions by the end of January, but research has shown that the fresh start that a new year brings is good motivation to make a change – and the same applies to your business. In this article we look at three key areas for businesses to be aware of in 2024.

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Resolving shareholder disputes in family businesses

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If a minority shareholder feels that the actions of the majority shareholders are unfairly prejudicial on their position, then that minority shareholder may then bring a petition under s. 994 of the Companies Act 2006 (“s.994”).

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Buy-to-let properties and inheritance tax planning – case study

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Partner Philip Whitcomb and Partner Jacqui Lazare discuss the various options available for people who have a property portfolio and want to mitigate their tax bill. Jacqui and Philip use three case study examples to explain the various options.

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Christmas

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From everyone at Clarke Willmott solicitors, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2024. View our animated e-card.

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HMV reinvention points the way forward for bricks and mortar retail

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HMV’s reinvention under new ownership shows that traditional “bricks and mortar” stores have a bright – albeit different – future on the UK high street, according to our leading retail lawyer, Amanda French.

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Reform of the law relating to Wills on the agenda again

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The Law Commission recently published a supplementary consultation relating to Wills and how the law established by a Victorian statute could be modernised for the 21st century.

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What’s in store for Inheritance tax?

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In this article, Paul Davies, specialist in inheritance tax (IHT) mitigation, considers the future of IHT.

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Powers of Attorney Act 2023 brings LPA changes

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The Powers of Attorney Act (the Act) received royal assent in September, with the majority of the Act coming into force at an unspecified time in the future. Our expert Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) partner, Anne Minihane, covers the main changes to LPAs that advisers should be aware of.

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Home loan planning unsuccessful

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In this article, Paul Davies, specialist in inheritance tax (IHT) mitigation, considers the future of IHT.

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