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Freezing Order Discharged Due to Lack of Full and Frank Disclosure

The High Court has discharged a worldwide freezing order and an access and imaging order applied for without notice against a holding company and one of its directors, finding that the application had been made without full and frank disclosure. The...
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Restrictive Covenant Was Personal to Original Vendor

The Upper Tribunal (UT) has ruled that a restrictive covenant which required the owners of land to obtain approval from the vendor before a house could be built on it was personal to the original vendor and did not benefit his successors in title. The land...
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EAT Upholds Appeal Against Driver's Additional Pay Award

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has allowed an employer's appeal against a decision that there was an implied term in a lorry driver's contract that entitled him to be paid for additional hours worked beyond his intended normal working hours ( Brake...
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Foundry Worker Receives Damages for Hearing Loss

A man who used to work in a foundry and subsequently developed noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) has succeeded in his claim for damages against his former employer. The man worked at the foundry for at least 40 hours a week between 1997 and 2003. He worked...
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High Court Settles Disagreement Over Funeral Arrangements

The High Court has ruled on a case in which a deceased man's son and daughter were unable to agree on the funeral arrangements that should be made for him. The man had been born in India but had lived in England for over 70 years. He passed away in...
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Dividing Business Assets On Divorce

Dividing business assets as part of a divorce can be a minefield especially during what is often already a very unsettling time for the parties involved. It can be a complex process, particularly if the business is a significant asset, and may require the...
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What to Expect in your First Meeting with a Family Solicitor at Clarkson Write & Jakes

Family law is often complex, far-reaching, and emotionally charged. The deeply personal nature of these matters means they demand not only expert legal guidance but also a compassionate, empathetic, and professional approach. Taking the first step to speak...
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Neuroinclusion In The Workplace

With a varied workforce across the UK, businesses need to provide inclusive policies and practices. One key area that must be addressed is neuroinclusion. Neuroinclusion in the workplace is the practice of supporting and valuing employees with different...
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Software Company Fined Over £3 Million After Cyber Attack

A software company that provides data processing services to organisations, including the NHS and other healthcare providers, has been fined more than £3 million by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) following a ransomware attack. The...
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Husband to Buy Wife's Shares in High Net Worth Divorce Case

In a divorce case involving a couple with assets of more than £260 million, the Family Court has ruled that the husband should buy out the wife's shares in three private companies . The couple had started their life together with few assets. They...
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