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The final verdict: Is a collateral warranty a Construction Contract?

Construction
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As many were commencing their summer vacations, a longstanding and groundbreaking decision emerged from the Supreme Court relating to the case of Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply Construct LLP).

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The impact of sport relocation in family law

Family law
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The impact of a ‘professional sportsperson’ career on families is often overlooked. For instance, when a footballer transfers to a new club, they might need to relocate to another part of the country or even to a different country altogether.

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The inheritance tax residence nil rate band

Wills & probate
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Clarke Willmott Solicitors answers questions about the inheritance tax residence nil rate band (RNRB) and how to increase your entitlement.

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The role of a Case Manager in a medical negligence claim

Medical negligence
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Kerry Fifield, partner and AvMA and Law Society clinical negligence panel manager considers the role of a Case Manager when dealing with a claim.

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The role of HR officers in disciplinary and appeal hearings

Employment
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We are often asked if there is a requirement for different HR officers to attend the disciplinary and appeal hearings, or can the same HR officer attend both? And if they do, does this adversely affect the need to be impartial?

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The winner takes it all in Defamation – Litigation strategy and the art of winning

Civil dispute resolution
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For businesses and high net worth or public individuals bringing or defending defamation litigation it is important to use the various tools available to bring cases to a conclusion as quickly and cheaply as possible.

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The worry of slurry

Agriculture
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Our team are increasingly instructed by farmers in respect of allegations of slurry-related pollution into streams and tributaries. Sam Harkness outlines the steps which farmers can take to mitigate the risk of any pollution and prosecution.

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There is no such thing as Divorce Day

Family law
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‘Divorce Day’ is supposedly the day of the year when the most divorces are started each year. Our Family law team explains that this is the myth created by the media.

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Understanding the significance of heads of terms in commercial agreements

Commercial contracts and agreements
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Heads of term can be problematic, particularly where discussions stall or the parties fail to enter into the main contract. In this article we set out the most common issues which arise in relation to heads of terms.

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West Midlands: A hotspot for uninsured drivers

Serious injury
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A serious injury specialist has voiced his concern at new data showing that Birmingham and the West Midlands are among the worst places in the UK for uninsured drivers.

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What are drag-along and tag-along rights?

Corporate and commercial law
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This article explains what drag-along and tag-along rights are, and what needs to be considered when negotiating them in a sale.

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