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Equality Act Amendments
Trainee Solicitor Tom Charteress updates us on the latest amendment to the Equality Act issued on November 8th 2023.
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Modifying Restrictive Covenants
Trainee Solicitor Hannah Bayliss takes a look at restrictive covenants, whether they can be discharged or modified and sites a recent tribunal.
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HM Land Registry updates Practice Guide 19
HM Land Registry (HMLR) has updated Practice Guide 19 (PG19)—Notices, restrictions, and protection of third-party interests.
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The biodiversity gain plan: draft template and guidance
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has published a draft biodiversity gain plan template and guidance, highlighting that these may be subject to change.
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Avoiding the “Battle of the Forms” in Commercial Contracts
The term “battle of the forms” refers to a common situation that arises when parties exchange communications with a view to entering a contract, and each prospective party attempts to incorporate its own standard terms into the contract.
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Professional Negligence: “Football is a matter of life and death, except more important” – Bill Shankly
Following the tragic demise of footballer Emiliano Sala, Cardiff City Football Club finally reached a…
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Delays in Property Registration – A Cause for Concern?
Trainee Solicitor Chloe Lake looks at the delays in property registration and what can be done to mitigate the problem.
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Landlords Must Provide Current Postal Address
Tenants in England and Wales have a right to be informed of their Landlord’s postal…
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Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill receives Royal Assent
This Act, which introduces a duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees in the workplace, will come into force in October 2024.
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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – A Brief Overview
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Act) affects UK companies and businesses by aiming to improve transparency and accountability to strengthen the regime around the prevention of money laundering and fraud.
