Ebriefings

[media id=720] So, a cartoonist may reference a well-known artwork or illustration for a caricature; an artist could use fragments of various films to compose a larger pastiche artwork – […]

As we explore the signs of a new economy, I’m reminded that co-operation in the UK has always been about communities of people coming together to support one another to […]

There are additional powers for CPO making authorities to enter on and survey land. Most organisations making housing and planning CPOs (which are the kind housing associations are likely to […]

But just how often do you stop and reflect on the needs that aren’t externally imposed on you, but are nevertheless just as vital? Do you have a contingency plan […]

Section 17 of the Local Government Act 1988 has made that clear for many years. It prohibits the taking into account of non-commercial considerations in procurement decisions, including considerations relating […]

Kadie Bennett, Solicitor, explores the potential pitfalls of inheritance upon the death of a parent where a parental order is not obtained following the birth of a child via a surrogacy arrangement, […]

The legislation governing the creation of wills is 180 years old this year, and, surprisingly, much of it does remain useful and applicable. However, there have been significant changes over […]

As family solicitors we see many cases such as these and some which boil over into legal disputes and court proceedings. Although in court proceedings a court appointed professional called […]

R (on the application of MT) v Oxford City Council The Claimant (“MT”) had a mental disability that meant he was unable to manage his property and financial affairs. MT had […]

A country that lives within its means: Spending Review 2015, published on 21st July, presents some hints as to what the government is expecting its departments, and others in the […]

Two recent Supreme Court cases (Cox v Ministry of Justice and Mohamud v WM Morrison Supermarket plc) confirm that a relationship other than one of employment is, in principle, capable […]

The deregulatory package, which we understand is designed to encourage the ONS to reverse its decision of September 2015 to classify housing associations as public bodies, includes: Removing the constitutional consents […]