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24 January 2024

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Inheritance tax and the acceptance in lieu scheme

What is the acceptance in lieu scheme? How is it a beneficial scheme to save millions in inheritance tax? A recent donation to the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge saved one family £10.5 million. Find out how.

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22 January 2024

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The limit on a doctor’s duty of care – the decision in Paul v Wolverhampton NHS Trust

In publishing its decision in Paul v Wolverhampton NHS Trust this month, the Supreme Court was declaring an outcome in three appeals against the decisions of lower courts that struck out each of the three underlying claims for damages for medical malpractice.

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6 min read

22 January 2024

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The UK Product Safety Review: potential changes to the current regime for product liability and safety

On 2 August 2023, the UK Government published the UK Product Safety Review consultation. The purpose of the consultation was to consider how the current legal regime for product safety could be reformed. The Government concluded its consultation on 24 October 2023; its findings are awaited.

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19 January 2024

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Hague Convention 2019: A welcome step to address issues of cross-border enforcement following Brexit

The UK Government signed the 2019 Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgements in Civil or Commercial Matters (Hague 2019).

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6 min read

19 January 2024

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Litigation cases roundup - January 2024

We've brought together a roundup of some recent litigation cases.

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19 January 2024

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CMA publishes provisional approach to new digital markets regime

The Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) published a high-level overview of how it intends to implement the new digital markets competition regime as currently proposed by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (“DMCC”) Bill.

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18 January 2024

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Our top 10 property law cases 2023

With 2024 well underway, our real estate disputes team take a moment to reflect and give you a rundown of our top 10 property law decisions of 2023.

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8 min read

18 January 2024

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An update to the STEP Standard Provisions

The Society of Trust Estates and Practitioners (STEP) have recently published the third edition of their standard provisions. This article describes what the new provisions mean and the key changes.

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3 min read

18 January 2024

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A material difference in material contribution claims

If you've ever felt perplexed by the concept of material contribution or its treatment of divisible and indivisible injuries, you're not alone.

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7 min read

15 January 2024

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How and when the Secretary of State can intervene with changes to NHS local services

New rules have been announced on how and when the Secretary of State will be able to intervene with changes to NHS local services. Integrated Care Boards and NHS trust boards will need to familiarise themselves with new guidance to ensure they are fully compliant with their new legal duties.

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6 min read

11 January 2024

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Lender’s hopes dashed in helpful decision for surveyors and their insurers

In the case of Hope Capital Ltd v Alexander Reece Thomson LLP, the High Court examined the correct approach to evaluating the scope of a valuer’s duty and recoverable losses following a negligent valuation.

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6 min read

9 January 2024

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Future gazing and succession planning

On Wednesday 27 December 2023 the Daily Telegraph had an eye-catching post-Christmas headline for its readers – “No 10 plans to end IHT ahead of election”!

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7 min read

3 January 2024

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FemTech: Top data protection tips for period and fertility-tracking apps

It's estimated that 50 million people worldwide use apps to track their menstruation cycle. I'm one of those 50 million, and through improved awareness and knowledge of my own reproductive health I was successful in conceiving my daughter.

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4 min read

22 December 2023

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The fate of the National Fund: protecting donors

The Court of Appeal recently upheld the High Court’s decision in Zedra Fiduciary Services (UK) Ltd v Attorney General...

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2 min read

21 December 2023

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Retained EU law: what changes on 1 January 2024?

The UK has embarked on its third attempt to define the legal relationship between domestic law and EU-derived law following Brexit.

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5 min read

20 December 2023

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ICO signals red light for intrusive monitoring

Angela Lown reflects on the publication of new guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office on employee monitoring.

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4 min read

20 December 2023

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Collective rights: five key changes of 2023

After a relatively quiet few years, the number of changes (both actual and planned) to trade union rights has accelerated in 2023. There have also been some important developments in the courts.

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3 min read

8 December 2023

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Multi-million-pound defective design claim out of time

Here’s our guide to scope of duty and limitation in a wide-ranging judgment handed down by the Technology and Construction Court.

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7 min read

6 December 2023

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Sim v Pimlott

This case relates to the estate of Dr David Sim in respect of a claim brought by his wife, Valerie Sim, for provision pursuant to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“the 1975 Act”).

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3 min read

30 November 2023

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One of two directors lacks standing to appoint administrator

The court confirms the requirements for a director’s power to appoint administrators.

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1 min read

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