News
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Rebecca Stapleton
In a recent case, a will was found to be invalid as a result of the undue influence of one of the children of the deceased, who had a relationship with the solicitor.29/03/2022 -
Judith Thompson
In a case involving large properties and a dispute about the validity of a will, an executor has been removed for taking far too long to administer the estate of his late mother.28/03/2022 -
Matthew Howe
A High Court claim against Ed Sheeran for breach of copyright is continuing in the High Court, but how can he prove he didn't copy the other musician?25/03/2022 -
Rebecca Stapleton
If unmarried people purchase a property together, it's essential to get advice about how much of the property each of them owns.23/03/2022 -
A new law later this year will mean new leaseholders no longer have to pay ground rent, but existing leaseholders are not so lucky.18/03/2022 -
Maisie Bonfield
New rules concerning how Japanese Knotweed is dealt with by surveyors could mean the owners of affected properties will have an easier time10/03/2022 -
Rebecca Stapleton
If you are buying more than one property, there is an important way in which you can reduce your stamp duty liability, but you have to claim the relief in the correct way, and within the right time limits.10/03/2022 -
Judith Thompson
A libel case between Rooney and Vardy concerning leaks to newspapers is set to continue for some time yet, as mediation stumbles.07/03/2022 -
Judith Thompson
A suspect in a criminal case has a right to privacy, right up to the point where they are arrested. Before that, it would be a breach to report on the investigation.04/03/2022 -
A well-publicised dispute between supermarkets about their caterpillar cakes has been in the news again recently.14/02/2022 -
Matthew Howe
Trustpilot leads the way in tackling fake reviews by introducing a feature which requires reviewers to verify their identity before they can publish material.11/02/2022 -
Abbie Kingdon
The wills of deceased senior members of the Royal Family are kept under lock and key - but why, when wills become public documents after someone dies?31/01/2022
