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Question: In 2004, we and another couple made a cash purchase of a French property as a second home. We now wish to buy out our friends. Each couple agreed...
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On 4 December 2023, MPs voted to amend the Victims and Prisoners Bill requiring the Government to set up a body to administer compensation within three months of it becoming...
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The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has published its October 2023 version of its ‘Enforcement Sanctions Policy’ that sets out how DVSA examiners deal with most offences they encounter...
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Mr T went to his local hospital having twisted his knee while playing sport. He was unable to put weight on it and was experiencing tingling sensations in his lower...
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In our earlier article, we explained the operator licencing changes taking effect from 21 May 2022. An operator’s licence will be required to cover the use of vans, cars and...
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We are all familiar with today’s severe supply chain problems including the acute shortage of lorry drivers. The underlying issues will likely continue for a considerable period of time. Often...
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If you are going to use vehicles over 2.5 tonnes (and up to 3.5 tonnes) to transport goods commercially you may now need an operator’s licence from 21 May 2022...
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Swift v Carpenter is a landmark case and brings welcome news for Claimants who have to purchase alternative accommodation as a result of an accident. Those who have been involved...
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It is no secret that the courts are struggling to clear the backlog of commercial cases which have built up as a result of the coronavirus, or that this backlog...
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As the economic impact of the pandemic grows, many commercial landlords are struggling to collect rent and enforce their business tenants’ other lease obligations. While the Government has acted to...
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In this special feature, our commercial property team provide snapshots of the latest commercial property law news throughout November. A tenant covenant to keep premises in ‘condition’ is more onerous...
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In this special feature, our commercial property team provide snapshots of the latest commercial property law news throughout October. Landlord insurance windfall precluded Until recently, only where the property was...
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