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What is an inquest? A guide to inquest proceedings

Laura Hannah
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An inquest is called where a person has died in circumstances where the cause of death is unknown; the person has died in violent or through unnatural causes; or the person died in the care or custody of the state. An inquest is a fact-finding inquiry...

Stages of the tenant eviction process - a comprehensive guide for landlords

Sophie Chilstone
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Evicting a tenant is a complex and often challenging process that requires a thorough understanding of the legal framework to ensure it is done correctly and lawfully. As a landlord, navigating this process efficiently is crucial to protect your property...

Construction adjudication in the UK: insights and trends

Liam Waine
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The latest report from King’s College London’s Centre of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution provides an in-depth analysis of trends and behaviours in UK statutory construction adjudication. Based on surveys with adjudicator nominating...

What is adverse possession?

Sophie Chilstone
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Adverse possession is a legal principle that allows a person to claim ownership of land or property they have occupied without the permission of the legal owner. This principle, often referred to as "squatter's rights," can result in the...

New business advisor - careers at Stephensons

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As a new business advisor in the commercial litigation and dispute resolution team at Stephensons, my role revolves around being the first point of contact for clients who have potential disputes or legal issues involving their businesses. My job...

Court considers notice of claim provisions in share purchase agreements

Jade Fairhurst
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In share purchase agreements (SPA), provision is usually included for the buyer to give notice of a potential claim for a breach of warranty within a certain time period by providing details of the nature of the claim, with sufficient detail. The...

Unfair prejudice petitions: what remedies are available?

Jade Fairhurst
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In our last article on unfair prejudice petitions , we covered what exactly the petitions are, who can bring a petition for unfair prejudice and what the test is to demonstrate unfair prejudice. In this article, we will examine the remedies available to a...

Increases in National Minimum Wage and National Insurance contributions and the impact on small businesses

Shay Winstanley
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During the latest autumn budget, Labour announced a number of changes relating to the employment landscape, including increases to National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW), as well as changes to National Insurance (NI) contributions. ...

A guide to eviction notices

Sophie Chilstone
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Eviction notices are a critical tool for landlords in managing rental properties. Whether you're dealing with non-payment of rent, breaches of the tenancy agreement, or simply need to regain possession of your property, understanding eviction notices...

Unfair prejudice petitions: what are they, who can bring them and what is the test?

Jade Fairhurst
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Shareholders of a company can sometimes be subjected to unfair prejudice because of the conduct of the directors or fellow shareholders of the company. Traditionally, unfair prejudice petitions have been a tool used by minority shareholder to protect their...

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