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Pet custody in separation and divorce: Understanding the legalities and preparing for disputes

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Pet custody can be a contentious issue for separating couples. This article discusses the legalities of pet ownership and divorce.

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SLAPPs, ‘Without Prejudice’ & Defamation: A Legal Shift

Commercial litigation and disputes
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A SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) is the abuse of the litigation process aimed at silencing legitimate expression.

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Snakes and Ladders – Delays with the HRB Gateways 

Construction
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The construction industry is currently grappling with significant delays in the approval process for Higher-Risk Buildings (“HRBs”), primarily caused at Gateways 2 and 3 of the Building Safety Act (“BSA”).

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A question of interpretation – repair or structural defect?

Property litigation
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This is a closer look at the Court of Appeal decision in Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London v Various Leaseholders of Great Arthur House [2021] EWCA Civ 431.

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Before, during and after – Environment Agency prosecution and orders show importance of early advice

Crime & regulatory
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Our regulatory team regularly acts for farmers, land owners and businesses engaging with the Environment Agency and local authorities with regards to allegations of environmental pollution. Contact us online today.

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Can someone with dementia make a Will?

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Clarke Willmott explore whether people with dementia could have the mental capacity to make a valid Will. Call 0800 652 8025 today to speak to a Wills specialist. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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Director accountability: When can they be personally liable for company wrongdoing?

Commercial litigation and disputes
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The question whether a director or senior manager should be held personally liable as an accessory to a tort committed by their company is elusive, fact-sensitive and context-dependent.

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Employment rights recap: Elite sportswomen and pregnancy – Entitlement to a risk assessment

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In the UK, pregnant employees are legally entitled to a risk assessment in the workplace to ensure their health and safety, as well as that of their unborn child. This entitlement applies equally to employed elite sportswomen.

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Focus on our sport team at Clarke Willmott

Sport
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We are proud at Clarke Willmott to frequently be instructed by sports stars, leading sporting professionals, ranging from Premier League football managers and footballers to elite international and Premiership rugby players.

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Limb loss litigation: Life after amputation

Personal injury and medical negligence
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With over twenty years of experience acting on behalf of survivors of life changing injuries, partner Phil Edwards specialises in amputation and loss of limb compensation claims.

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Ten key legal considerations when selling your farm

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Deciding to sell your farm can be a challenging and emotional process. There are numerous factors to consider early in the legal process to ensure the sale goes as smoothly as possible.

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