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July 9, 2024

What is Novation? Novation of Contract Explained for UK Businesses

Do you want to replace a party to a contract and discover a new wave of novation? If so, you need to consider the rules and process around “novation”. In…

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June 27, 2024

The Top 10 Most Used Latin Legal Terms

Latin, the ancient language of the Romans, still plays a big part in legal language today. It’s everywhere in law, from courtrooms to legal documents. And why is Latin used…

June 12, 2024

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 – Consumer Law Changes and Enhanced Rights

LAST UPDATED: 07/04/2025 Consumer law is changing. Following the overhaul that was the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (and the earlier Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPUT)), the consumer landscape has changed sufficiently…

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May 28, 2024

What is a Subsidiary?

A subsidiary is a company that is under the control of another company called a holding company. A subsidiary is considered its own legal entity, which, amongst other things, can…

May 13, 2024

New ICO Guidance: Content Moderation and Data Protection

UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has recently released its guidance on content moderation and data protection as part of its commitments stemming from its joint statement with Ofcom (the UK’s communications regulator) in 2022, aimed…

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April 25, 2024

Changes to Dispute Resolution: Compulsory Mediation for Small Claims

In our recent blog on Civil Procedure Rules, we discussed the concept of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and its voluntary character in resolving disputes. Mediation, a form of ADR, involves an independent mediator who…

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April 23, 2024

Quid Pro Quo: Essentials

The expression ‘quid pro quo’ carries significant importance, embodying the essence of the reciprocal exchange. In the legal context, it serves as a fundamental principle across various fields, ranging from contract law to criminal law. It…

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April 19, 2024

Civil Procedure Rules: Navigating the Rules of Litigation

Civil litigation involves resolving disputes between individuals, organisations, or entities through the court system. The Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), established by the Civil Procedure Act 1997 and refined by the…

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March 21, 2024

Should a Jury Trial Be Ordered in Civil Cases? Taylor v Savik & Anor [2024] EW Misc 15 (CC)

Most civil cases tried in court do not involve a jury. It is usually a single judge that hears them and decides them by determining facts and applying the relevant…

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