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Social housing legal issues – Autumn 2021

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We outline some of the most common issues where clients have recently asked for our help. If these areas are of concern for you too, then please do get in touch.

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Spinal injury compensation claims

Medical negligence
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If you have sustained a spinal cord injury in an accident or as a result of a medical mistake, our award-winning personal injury and medical negligence claims solicitors can help you claim compensation and rebuild your life.

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Supreme Court decision allows operators to get additional rights on existing sites (early)

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The Supreme Court has now handed down its decision in the cases of CTIL v Compton Beauchamp; CTIL v Ashloch; and On Tower v AP Wireless II (UK) Limited. The decision allows operators to acquire additional rights in respect of their existing sites.

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The court provides clarification on the status of a contractual deposit

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Commercial litigation and disputes
Peter Brewer provides a thorough breakdown of the King Crude Carriers case providing clarification on the status of a contractual deposit.

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The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022

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(“the Act”) comes into force on 30 June 2022, although it will not come into force for retirement properties before 1 April 2023.

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The role of the expert in litigation

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In some High Court cases, the court may decide it requires evidence from a forensic accountant. This is known as expert evidence.

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Trade mark makes sense for Harry and Meghan podcast

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Kate Cheney, the director of trade marks in our intellectual property team, who helps identify, protect, and exploit intellectual property, says a registered trade mark is an asset that should be protected against potential misuse by others.

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What you need to know about the new shared ownership lease

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Following the government’s recent technical consultation, Homes England have released a new model shared ownership house and flat lease for homes in England (other than London) funded under the Affordable Homes Programme 2021-2026.

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When is the best time to mediate?

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Is mediation for everybody and when is the best time to mediate? Are all clients able to understand at the outset what route is best for them and really grasp the likely costs of each option?

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“Burst of activity” around iconic Disney brand in 2024

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Intellectual property
With AI image generation and the immediate dissemination of shared images online, this year will see a “burst of activity” following the expiry of copyright protection around Disney’s iconic Mickey Mouse character

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