Neighbours defeat application to modify restrictive covenant on agricultural land
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It is often said that ‘there is no right to a view’. A well-drafted restrictive covenant may, however, protect the setting and amenity of a property preventing development as illustrated by the decision of the Upper Tribunal in the case of Collins & anor v Howell & anor ([2022] UKUT 72 (LC).
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New regulations will prevent exclusivity terms in low income worker contracts
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On 5 December 2022, new regulations will come into force rendering exclusivity terms in employment and worker contracts unenforceable where the worker’s earnings under that contract do not exceed the lower earnings limit.
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NHS costs recovery: Increase in the level of recoverable charges
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Personal injury and medical negligence
After a road traffic accident or work accident those responsible for causing the injury must, under the NHS Injury Cost Recovery scheme to contribute to the cost of any NHS treatment received by those who are injured.
Written by
Lee Hart
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Nothing left to paint, nothing left to plant – but plenty left to plan!
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Often matters such as Wills and lifetime planning are pushed to one side because ‘life gets in the way’, not forgetting the fact that they can often prompt difficult and uncomfortable questions.
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Notices containing errors – when can they be served?
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The recent Court of Appeal decision in O G Thomas Amaethyddiath v Turner (Thomas v Turner) has further clarified when a legal notice that contains errors will still be effective, and when it won’t.
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Nottinghamshire Police to launch investigation into maternity care
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Nottinghamshire Police have announced that an investigation will be launched into maternity care provided under Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust.
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Caroline Waller, a partner in our Planning team, discusses the topic of the current phosphates and nitrates issue and looks at the impact that nutrient neutrality is having on development.
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One loss or more? Another welcome judgment for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
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Commercial litigation and disputes
Partner Cathy Harris discusses a recent Court of Appeal judgement in the case of Various Eateries Trading Limited v Allianz Insurance Pls [2024] EWCA Civ10
Written by
Cathy Harris
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