Dear Diary....23 July 2010

When someone dies, whether they leave a will or not

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Rod  Smith

Forced Marriage Unit Reports Increase in Male Forced Marriages16 July 2010

Calls to the Forced Marriage Unit rise 65% - for men

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Jonathan  West

Should you be budgeting for inheritance tax?16 July 2010

The common cry from clients is that it is patently unfair that on death, despite having paid taxes during their lifetimes, inheritance tax may be payable.

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Andy  Grant

Sweet like chocolate13 July 2010

Life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're going to get

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Rod  Smith

Operators Licence Holders Beware!09 July 2010

.......New Proposals, New Powers, New Problems

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Chris  Waters

Repent at leisure09 July 2010

While break clauses in leases are a subject that we have addressed previously, a recent case highlighted the importance of not only complying with any preconditions set out in a lease but also considering the lease as a whole and, in particular, the not so obvious issues.

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Stephen  Josephides

Definitely not a minor matter05 July 2010

Appointing a Guardian for a minor: A major matter

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Rod  Smith

A pane in the glass02 July 2010

Since April 2002 it has been a legal requirement under Part L of the Building Regulations .....

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Lucy  Townsend

Shareholders protecting your position - Shareholders Agreements for minority and majority shareholders01 July 2010

Protect the minority shareholder: Protect the majority shareholder. It seems that everyone needs some protection.

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Vincent  Billings

Home is where the heart is, apparently30 June 2010

Did I hear someone say the law is an ass. Could this be more proof?

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Rod  Smith

Co-operate Mediate Litigate - The three step process to recovering Commercial Debts29 June 2010

3 steps to (Litigation) heaven

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Chris  Waters

Divorce decrees absolute rise in first quarter of 201029 June 2010

And now for some facts and figures ....

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Jonathan  West

When can nothing be enough…?24 June 2010

The Court of Appeal had to consider recently...

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Jonathan  West

Coining it in18 June 2010

The impact of the looming Emergency Budget continues ........

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Rod  Smith

Bribery Act 201004 June 2010

As a result of the enactment of the Bribery Act 2010 on 9 April 2010...

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Matthew  Miller