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Buying a house with Japanese knotweed: what you should know

Joanne Ellis
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When contemplating the purchase of property, you may encounter various unexpected issues that could influence your decision. One particularly challenging scenario for potential buyers is discovering Japanese knotweed on or near the property. Japanese...

Cameras in the workplace employee rights

Philip Richardson
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In today’s increasingly digital world, surveillance in the workplace is becoming more common. Employers often use CCTV and other recording devices for security, monitoring, and productivity purposes. However, the use of cameras in the workplace can...

Artificial intelligence and criminal law: how legislation is tackling emerging offences

Duncan Phillips
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Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in everyday life, but it is also being misused in ways that can lead to serious criminal allegations. From deepfake imagery to voice cloning fraud and large scale online harassment, the law in England and...

Falls at work - what should your employer be doing?

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Every day, thousands of people across the UK carry out work at height. This can range from working on rooftops and scaffolding to working in warehouses at height. This week (18 th -22 nd May) is No Falls Week which is a campaign dedicated to promoting...

Breach of restrictive covenant time limit

Joanne Ellis
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Restrictive covenants impose legally binding conditions on how a property can be used or developed. If a homeowner or landowner breaches a restrictive covenant, enforcement action can be taken, but this must be done within certain time limits. ...

AWOL employee rights

Philip Richardson
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When an employee fails to attend work without notification or a valid reason, this is often referred to as being absent without leave (AWOL). It can be a particularly challenging situation for employers, especially when there is uncertainty about the...

Domestic abuse protection notices and orders DAPNs and DAPOs - new legal action for victims of domestic abuse/domestic violence

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The family court has the power to grant protective orders to victims of domestic abuse, including Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders. Such orders are more commonly referred to as "injunctions". More recently Domestic Abuse...

Single party expert or joint expert - which is best?

Alysia Leigh
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In many cases expert witnesses are often required to help establish liability or to quantify claims. There are 2 ways to instruct an expert witness in a case. An expert can be instructed on an individual basis by just one party or on a joint basis...

What is a Larke v Nugus request?

Jordan Davies
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The term “Larke v Nugus request” is used frequently when considering claims that challenge the validity of a will. Larke v Nugus is a court case wherein a beneficiary of a will fell into dispute with the executor of the estate, because of the...

Who pays for a boundary dispute?

Joanne Ellis
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A boundary dispute can arise quickly and unexpectedly, often catching property owners off-guard. When neighbours disagree over property lines, the question often follows: who is responsible for paying the costs associated with resolving these disputes? This...

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