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October 30, 2020

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Online probate applications to be mandatory for practitioners - a step in the right direction

The Probate Service in England (which deals with administration of estates) is one of many public departments to have felt the strain of...

Online probate applications to be mandatory for practitioners - a step in the right direction

Hannah Owen

October 30, 2020

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Remote hearings - are they the future?

The Nuffield Family Justice Observatory has this week published its follow-up consultation on how remote hearings in the family justice...

Charles Russell Speechlys

October 29, 2020

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The Government’s Consultation on Transparency and Competition in Planning– One Problem Already Solved, Another Wrongly Diagnosed

In the consultation paper “Transparency and Competition - A call for evidence on data on land control”, published as part of the suite of...

The Government’s Consultation on Transparency and Competition in Planning– One Problem Already Solved, Another Wrongly Diagnosed

Charles Russell Speechlys

October 26, 2020

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Can children travel between tiers 1, 2 and 3 to see parents?

The government has addressed some key questions regarding the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on separated families by publishing new...

Can children travel between tiers 1, 2 and 3 to see parents?

Sarah Higgins

October 26, 2020

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Are family cases different - can you appeal an arbitral award?

The delays in the family court system particularly as a result of the pandemic have encouraged parties and their lawyers to consider...

William Reichert

October 22, 2020

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Can The Middle East Switch from Black Gold to Green?

As oil prices continue to decline and the demand for clean energy continues to increase, economies in the Middle East have been under...

Can The Middle East Switch from Black Gold to Green?

Charles Russell Speechlys

October 21, 2020

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Expectations of an Executor

When preparing a will many people rightly spend a lot of time thinking about who they want to benefit financially on their death. But do...

Hannah Connors

October 21, 2020

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Not planning to retire? Farmers should still be planning

The University of Exeter’s recent survey, commissioned by NFU Mutual, has found that less than a fifth of farmers plan on fully retiring....

Not planning to retire? Farmers should still be planning

Stephen Burns

October 21, 2020

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Is summary judgment worth the gamble?

Andy Green thought he had won £1,722,923.54 online in January 2018 playing a Betfred blackjack game on his phone.

Betfred argue...

Phil Webb

October 19, 2020

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Solar, so good

The IEA published its World Energy Outlook 2020 ("WEO") on Friday (with the linked Carbon Brief summary following quickly on its heels)....

Joshua Green

October 16, 2020

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Grave risk of harm: child abduction case law in the time of Covid

In an interesting case from earlier this year, when the country was in the grips of a full national lockdown, the High Court wrestled...

Grave risk of harm: child abduction case law in the time of Covid

Briony Richards

October 15, 2020

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One Page to Employ Them All

You've just been offered a new job (congratulations!). You are excited about the opportunity and are raring to go. You are...

Charles Russell Speechlys

October 15, 2020

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Pizza Hut chain is rescued in deal that saves 90% of business

Following its decision in July to consider restructuring options in light of its mounting debts, the popular restaurant chain Pizza Hut...

Pizza Hut chain is rescued in deal that saves 90% of business

Richard Honey

October 15, 2020

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A long-term legacy: charitable giving on the rise

There is nothing like a global pandemic to make us think about our own mortality.The number of clients writing a will for the...

A long-term legacy: charitable giving on the rise

Molly Tatchell

October 14, 2020

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Green Homes grant for homeowners - how can housebuilders seek to improve energy efficiency long-term?

The Government has pledged to cover two-thirds of homeowners’ costs incurred by the installation of ‘primary’ energy efficiency measures...

Emily Borrowdale

October 13, 2020

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Contact and COVID-19: an update

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant degree of uncertainty concerning contact arrangements for children of separated...

Michael O'Connor

October 13, 2020

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First known case to order enforcement of an Adjudicator's Decision in favour of a company in Administration

Following the case of John Doyle v Erith Contractors decision, which refused to grant a stay of execution of an Adjudicator’s award...

First known case to order enforcement of an Adjudicator's Decision in favour of a company in Administration

Charles Russell Speechlys

October 9, 2020

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Feeling fine? New Covid-19 regulations impose financial sanctions on employers not following the rules.

As part of the continuing response to Covid-19, new regulations introduced on 28 September make self-isolation a legal requirement....

Feeling fine? New Covid-19 regulations impose financial sanctions on employers not following the rules.

Jessica Williams

October 9, 2020

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Pre-packs repacked in attempt to provide transparency

Yesterday (8 October 2020) the Government published the results of its review into pre-pack administrations and has made some interesting...

Pre-packs repacked in attempt to provide transparency

Charles Russell Speechlys

October 8, 2020

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Schrems II Series: United States Defence

Since the CJEU’s Schrems II decision companies have been haunted by the uncertainty surrounding transfers of personal data...

Schrems II Series: United States Defence

Charles Russell Speechlys

October 8, 2020

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Unexplained Wealth Orders - £10million seized from "cleanskin"

The National Crime Agency ("NCA") has announced the surrender of around £10million of property in what is being hailed a major victory...

Unexplained Wealth Orders - £10million seized from "cleanskin"

Alexander Gold

October 7, 2020

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Government fully supports Modular Construction - What does this mean for traditional housebuilding?

In my July article, I commented on how Modular Construction was moving up the Housing Agenda. Today the Times has reported on...

Government fully supports Modular Construction - What does this mean for traditional housebuilding?

Charles Russell Speechlys

October 5, 2020

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FCA launches review into the unsecured credit market

With many people shopping away their lockdown blues, it has been reported that “Buy Now Pay Later” (BNPL) FinTechs have experienced an...

FCA launches review into the unsecured credit market

Rhys Novak

October 5, 2020

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FCA's first criminal case of destroying evidence unsuccessful - but don't count the FCA down and out...

In something of a setback for the FCA, its prosecution of Konstantin Vishnyak for destroying documents relevant to an FCA investigation...

FCA's first criminal case of destroying evidence unsuccessful - but don't count the FCA down and out...

Charles Russell Speechlys

October 2, 2020

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AML and FinTech - back in the spotlight?

The suspicious activity reports (SARs) filed by banks with the US treasury department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen)...

AML and FinTech - back in the spotlight?

Nick White

October 2, 2020

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Burger King, Stevenage and my FIFA confusion

As an IP lawyer fascinated by the interaction between sports, esports and gaming, it is no surprise that the story of Burger King’s...

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Charles Russell Speechlys Insights Archive

Online probate applications to be mandatory for practitioners - a step in the right direction

Remote hearings - are they the future?

The Government’s Consultation on Transparency and Competition in Planning– One Problem Already Solved, Another Wrongly Diagnosed

Can children travel between tiers 1, 2 and 3 to see parents?

Are family cases different - can you appeal an arbitral award?

Can The Middle East Switch from Black Gold to Green?

Expectations of an Executor

Not planning to retire? Farmers should still be planning

Is summary judgment worth the gamble?

Solar, so good

Grave risk of harm: child abduction case law in the time of Covid

One Page to Employ Them All

Pizza Hut chain is rescued in deal that saves 90% of business

A long-term legacy: charitable giving on the rise

Green Homes grant for homeowners - how can housebuilders seek to improve energy efficiency long-term?

Contact and COVID-19: an update

First known case to order enforcement of an Adjudicator's Decision in favour of a company in Administration

Feeling fine? New Covid-19 regulations impose financial sanctions on employers not following the rules.

Pre-packs repacked in attempt to provide transparency

Schrems II Series: United States Defence

Unexplained Wealth Orders - £10million seized from "cleanskin"

Government fully supports Modular Construction - What does this mean for traditional housebuilding?

FCA launches review into the unsecured credit market

FCA's first criminal case of destroying evidence unsuccessful - but don't count the FCA down and out...

AML and FinTech - back in the spotlight?

Burger King, Stevenage and my FIFA confusion