Trusts in the 21st century: are they still relevant?
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Creating a trust for lifetime planning can feel like a daunting prospect. In this article, we outline the benefits and relevance of trusts in the 21st century.
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The case of Riverside Truck Rental Limited v Lancashire County Council is a salutary case which shows the importance of making sure that claimants comply with the strict time limits set down in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 in procurement disputes.
Updated Right to Work checks amidst the coronavirus pandemic
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From 30 March 2020 right to work checks for employers have been temporarily adjusted due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is a welcome move that makes it easier to carry out the checks.
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When does “unwanted conduct” constitute harassment?
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The EAT held that a female manager did not harass a male team member when she gave him an unwanted back, neck and shoulder massage in an open plan office.
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Who can consent to a deprivation of liberty for children and young persons?
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It is increasingly easier for practitioners to spot a deprivation of liberty when a person is over 18 – but perhaps not so simple when considering whether a child, or young person is deprived of their liberty.
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Couples entering into a second marriage are being reminded of the importance of having a Will in place, particularly when there are children from a previous marriage involved.
Would a refusal to mediate be reasonable in context of coronavirus?
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The court has recently provided some interesting guidance in relation to an unreasonable refusal to mediate in the case of BXB v Watch Tower and Bible Tract Society of Pennsylvania and the Trustees of the Barry Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses (2020).
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