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Nuisance neighbours and doorbell cameras

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With the advent of Wi-Fi enabled home security cameras which are cheap to buy and easy to...

Disinherited adult children: estranged and left empty-handed?

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It is not uncommon for adult children who have been estranged from their parents to be left out of...

COVID-19 and force majeure

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As the impact of COVID-19 rose, attention turned to force majeure clauses. Can these clauses...

Guarantees and indemnities - what's the difference?

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What is a Guarantee? A guarantee is a contractual promise to ensure that a third party...

Hide and seek

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One of the critical stages of litigation is the point at which the opposing parties are required...

Nowhere to hide

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The recent case of Lonestar Communications Corp LLC v Kaye has served as a reminder that you...

Disclosure Pilot Scheme

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From 1 January 2019, a mandatory disclosure pilot scheme came into operation in the Business and...

To summon or not?

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At the start of any litigation, individuals or companies may find that there are plenty of...

Late filing penalties

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As a Company director you are expected to carry out many roles within your business including...

Third Party Debt Orders

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There are several ways to enforce a money judgment, and it is important to select the method which...

Morality Clauses - who sets the standards?

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The role of morality clauses in contracts has been in the spotlight recently amidst the whirlwind...

Unlawful fishing expeditions

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Fishing for information from the other side is a common feature of litigation.  Extracting...

Arrogant professionals

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The case of Riva Properties v Foster & Partners concerned a successful professional...

Expulsions from an independent school - your child's rights?

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In this article we will look at the circumstances in which a permanent exclusion can take place,...

A £200 million loss? Not your typical mobile phone contract....

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In Phones 4U Ltd (In Administration) v EE Ltd , the High Court rejected EE Ltd’s claim for...

Social media: let's jump on the bandwagon

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A few weeks ago, the promoters of pop band Little Mix were sued under the Equality Act 2010 for...

Doping in Sport - considering the bigger picture

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When people hear the word ‘doping’ they automatically think of an athlete who was...

Sweet Relief

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The case of General Motors UK Ltd v The Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd concerned a licence...

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words....call my lawyer

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With the rise of social media, it has become easier to share information and to do so quickly and...

The Privilege of Fools

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Parties to litigation in England and Wales have an obligation to disclose to the other side all...

The Court cracks the whip

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A recent case has provided a stark warning to potential defendants that they should pay close...

Without prejudice - so what?

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Many myths and misunderstandings surround the issue of without prejudice communications. What is...

Costs in the Small Claims Court

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It is generally accepted that when you bring a claim in the Small Claims Court, you cannot recover...

Your Questions Answered - April 2017

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A debtor owes both me and another creditor, jointly, an unpaid debt. I have discussed taking...

Experts: the importance of independence

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In a large number of cases that litigate, expert evidence is required. Expert evidence is evidence...