Trusts in the 21st century: are they still relevant?
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Creating a trust for lifetime planning can feel like a daunting prospect. In this article, we outline the benefits and relevance of trusts in the 21st century.
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University of the West of England (UWE) Futures student completes successful internship at Clarke Willmott
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The UWE programme provides a work experience and mentoring programme at local law firms for final year undergraduates to support inclusivity and diversity within the legal profession.
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Update: Commercial Court – Business Interruption insurance test case
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Retail & leisure
The Financial Conduct Authority issued legal proceedings on 10 June 2020 against a number of leading UK insurers which will lead to a test case in the Commercial Court concerning Business Interruption insurance policy wording and coverage.
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Update: Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022
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The Act came into force on 1 August and on that day Companies House opened its Overseas Entities Register for registration by overseas entities that now, or in the future, own registered land.
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What can be done to overcome the challenges of rising labour costs and inflation in construction?
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With UK inflation having risen above 9 per cent, it would be short-sighted not to predict that this is likely to cause significant issues for construction projects that are currently live and planned over the next few years.
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Does the law protect an employee from being mocked for their regional or national accent? Does it make a difference if their accent is from Liverpool or Australia…Somerset or Africa?
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Widow of man who suffered up to 40 falls at care home in Cornwall is awarded £28k
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Medical negligence
The widow of an elderly man who suffered up to 40 falls – including one in which he suffered a broken leg – at a care home in Cornwall has been awarded £28,000 in an out-of-court settlement.
Written by
Vanessa Harris
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The amount of money a family pays in tax after a business owner dies can vary by tens of thousands of pounds simply because of the way their will is drafted.
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