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Changes to Capital Gains Tax treatment upon divorce
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From 06 April 2023 the rules surrounding Capital Gains Tax (CGT) treatment upon divorce are changing. Learn how these changes may affect your financial settlement on divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, and whether you may benefit from the changes.
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Coming to terms with the loss of a loved one is difficult enough. Even more so if you feel that they did not receive acceptable care from their treating doctors and that medical mistakes or medical negligence may have led to their death.
Is the COVID-19 pandemic an ‘extraordinary’ event?
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A recent court ruling has thrown into the spotlight the potential for the reopening of settlement agreements reached during divorce proceedings, due to changes in circumstances caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
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The Law Commission has recently published a report and draft bill on modernising Wills law. If the recommendations are implemented, this will have wide ranging implications for both preparing Wills and determining their validity.
Written by
Paul Davies
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Adam Maguire announced as new chair of resolution West Midlands
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Resolution, the national organisation for family justice professionals in England and Wales, has announced Birmingham lawyer Adam Maguire as the new chair of its West Midlands group.
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is an important decision which clarifies the law concerning trade mark infringement and passing off in particular in cases involving online marketplaces.
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