Reform of the law relating to Wills on the agenda again
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Wills & probate
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.
Written by
Tom Chiffers
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Following the amazing story of the 46 year old Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivor James Cracknell, many commentators have looked at his motivations, the way in which he has overcome obstacles, but also that it seems, sadly, that his marriage is over.
Religion and belief: ethical veganism in the workplace
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Tribunal holds in Casamitjana v League Against Cruel Sports that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief capable of protection under the Equality Act 2010.
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Road safety week gains support of legal experts as shocking statistics revealed
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Road Safety Week 2020 has unveiled some shocking statistics leading to legal experts calling for tighter road safety measures. Speed is a contributing factor to 11 deaths or serious injuries every day on UK roads.
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Seriousness of parental alienation highlighted in recent case
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With a rapid rise in cases of parental alienation in the UK, a recent Judgement has shown that Courts are not taking the matter lightly and are unafraid to take action against offenders.
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Service charge arrears and ground rent arrears can harm cash flow and take up valuable time, distracting you from what you do best – managing your property portfolio. When your internal processes do not lead to payment, it is important they are backed up by an effective debt recovery solution.
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Service of a claim by email – time for a change in the rules?
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Financial services litigation
In Chehaib v King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Others [2024] EWHC 2 the claimant failed to have its claim survive against one of three defendants after attempting to serve that defendant by email without permission contrary to CPR Practice Direction 6A.
Written by
Darren Kidd
and
Meg Perris
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Sadly, only a few weeks after Baby Loss Awareness Week, it has been reported that there was a considerable increase in rates of stillbirth between April and June 2020 compared to the same period last year.
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