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Compliance

June 12, 2024

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

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 to require new…

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Corporate Law

May 28, 2024

What is a Subsidiary?

A subsidiary is a company that is under the control of another company called a holding company. Under section 1159 of the Companies Act 2006, a company is the subsidiary…

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Compliance Data Protection Law

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…

Dispute Resolution

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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Contract Law Employment Law

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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Dispute Resolution

April 19, 2024

Civil Procedure Rules: Navigating the Rules of Litigation

Navigating the legal landscape can be a complex and daunting task, especially when it comes to civil litigation. The Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), established by the Civil Procedure Act 1997…

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Dispute Resolution

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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Commercial Property

February 27, 2024

Unravelling the Significance of the TR1 Form: A Guide for Property Transfers

In the dynamic realm of commercial property, where transactions involve complex negotiations and substantial financial investments, the TR1 form stands out as a critical element which is often underestimated. What…

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Data Protection Law

February 22, 2024

Phase Out of the Old Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) Imminent

As we have covered previously, exporting personal data outside of the UK is what is known under the UK GDPR as a ‘restricted transfer’. As the name might betray, it is not…

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