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Aug

2016

But We Agreed, Didn't We?

Written by Roy Colaba

Contract law abounds with disputes over whether a binding contract has been created at a point in time, and many cases have been heard in which one side to the dispute alleges that a contract has been made whilst the other claims that an 'agreement...

Jul

2016

Summer Movers and Shakers Professional Networking Event

Written by Sydney Mitchell

A great professional networking event with over 60 attending the Summer Sydney Mitchell LLP ‘Movers & Shakers’ Midlands event at Ginger’s Bar, Purnell’s Bistro in Newhall Street Birmingham. Steve Sisson, AIB; Tracy Creed, Sydney Mitchell;...

Jul

2016

Delusions and Dementia DO NOT invalidate Will

Written by Tracy Creed

Many cases arise each year in which the validity of a will is challenged on the ground that the will's creator (the testator) was not of sound mind when it was made – which is known in legal parlance as 'having mental capacity'. The outcome of such...

Jul

2016

Warning – New HMRC hoax threatens private individuals

Written by Sydney Mitchell

A new series of hoax calls is taking place up and down the country, in time with the 31 July due date for payment of the semi-annual tax instalment. The caller represents themselves as being from HM Revenue and Customs’ debt collection section and...

Jul

2016

Honesty really is the best policy

Written by Shilpa Roopen U...

When acting for a Landlord or a Seller on a commercial property transaction, we will usually receive from the Tenant’s/Buyer’s solicitor Standard Commercial Property Enquiries or “CPSEs” as they are known. These, when sent to a client, can cause...

Jul

2016

Property disrepair and Landlords’ liabilities – Supreme Court ruling

Written by Sydney Mitchell

In a decision of importance to landlords and tenants, the Supreme Court has ruled that property owners cannot be held liable for the consequences of disrepairs of which they have not been notified. The case concerned an accident in which the...

Jul

2016

All businesses handling data affected by the General Data Protection Regulation changes

Written by Roy Colaba

Does your business handle personal data? If you can answer “yes”, then we can help your business comply with the new regulations. The General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) will be replacing the current Data Protection Directive as of 25 May...

Jul

2016

Andes helicopter crash, employer liable for death of employee

Written by Anonymous (not verified)

Employers are not legally permitted to delegate their duties to keep their staff safe – even if they are working in challenging environments overseas. In one case which makes that point, the family of an investment banker who died when a helicopter...

Jul

2016

Seeking a Freezing Order? Your Disclosure Must Be Full and Frank!

Written by Leanne Schneide...

Freezing orders are an essential tool by which the courts ensure that alleged wrongdoers have no opportunity to disperse their assets prior to judgment or enforcement action. However, a Court of Appeal case has underlined the salutary duty on those...

Jul

2016

Litigation delay costs mortgage lender its £1.4 million security

Written by Sydney Mitchell

Failing to respond swiftly to litigation can be extremely costly. One mortgage lender found that out when its £1.4 million legal charge over a residential property was effectively rendered worthless by its failure to file a legal document on time....

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But We Agreed, Didn't We?

Summer Movers and Shakers Professional Networking Event

Delusions and Dementia DO NOT invalidate Will

Warning – New HMRC hoax threatens private individuals

Honesty really is the best policy

Property disrepair and Landlords’ liabilities – Supreme Court ruling

All businesses handling data affected by the General Data Protection Regulation changes

Andes helicopter crash, employer liable for death of employee

Seeking a Freezing Order? Your Disclosure Must Be Full and Frank!

Litigation delay costs mortgage lender its £1.4 million security

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