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Auction clauses to watch out for

Would you proceed with a purchase if the clause below was included in the special conditions? “The seller shall not be required to be registered proprietor of the title being sold prior to completion and the buyer shall raise no requisitions in this...
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Flat Owner Not Liable for Pre-existing Structural Issues

When building owners carry out works on their property, are they liable for damage to adjoining properties that results from pre-existing structural issues? The Court of Appeal recently provided welcome clarification on that question . The owner of a...
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Interim Payment Claim for Surrogacy Costs Refused

Interim payments of damages can help meet an injured person's ongoing needs, such as care costs, before their case is settled. When deciding whether to order such payments, however, the courts will consider whether the amount claimed is likely to be covered...
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Partner Who Resigned Entitled to Share of Partnership Assets

When partners resign or retire from a partnership, the partnership agreement will normally govern their rights and responsibilities following their resignation. However, where the terms of their departure are not agreed, are they entitled to the value of...
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Bakery Employee Loses Leg After Workplace Accident

A woman whose leg had to be amputated after an accident in the workplace is likely to receive substantial compensation for her injuries after her employer was successfully prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The accident happened during a...
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Challenge to Will's Validity Rejected by High Court

The best way to ensure your assets will be distributed as you wish is to have your will professionally drafted by a qualified solicitor. In a recent case, a challenge to the validity of an elderly man's will was dismissed by the High Court. The man had...
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Legal Obligations and Menopause - New Employer Guidance

New guidance aimed at helping employers to understand their legal obligations relating to employees who are going through the menopause has been published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The resource also provides details on the support...
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Pothole Damage to Vehicles at Five-Year High

Many road users will be only too aware of the increase in the number of potholes and uneven surfaces on the UK's roads. Figures released by the AA earlier this year indicate that two million incidents of damage to vehicles caused by potholes occurred in...
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Defiance of Family Court Orders Will Always End Badly

Custodial sentences very rarely come into play in the family courts. Where there have been repeated breaches of court orders, however, judges may have little choice but to clamp down. This was illustrated in the High Court during committal proceedings that...
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Step up to stand out: Business First Magazine

In our latest issue of  Business First , we look at powering business development with AI technology, how employers are getting staff onside with effective onboarding and winning tips for targeting different generations. This edition also discusses why...
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