Google ruling is good for public sector, businesses and non-profits
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Google rightly suffered multi-million dollar administrative penalties and fines as a result of its having secretly tracked the internet activity of millions of Apple iPhone users for some months.
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Bethan Evans, Banking & Finance Partner based in our Cardiff office, shares her thoughts on the recent announcement by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak on financial support for the green industrial revolution.
Housing Law Update – The Court of Appeal provide guidance on the penalties for breaching an Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction
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In July 2020, the Civil Justice Council produced a report which highlighted several inconsistencies in the way the County Courts dealt with sentencing for breach of injunctions made under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014.
Written by
Lauren Hampton
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How long do I have to bring an unfair prejudice petition?
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Commercial litigation and disputes
An unfair prejudice petition is a legal claim made by a shareholder of a company when they feel they have been treated unfairly by the company’s management or other shareholders.
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How to divorce well: What do family lawyers mean by a “Good Divorce”?
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When family lawyers talk about a “Good Divorce” they are generally referring to a separating couple’s ability to work together to achieve a fair outcome for everyone involved.
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As usual, the annual increase to statutory employment rates and limits will take effect in April and there are several employment law deadlines to be aware of.
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As more people live or get married abroad, we are often called upon to provide specialist legal advice on a variety of international family law issues.
Landlords should take immediate action on new Remediation Acceleration Plan
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Construction
Following the findings and recommendations in the Grenfell Inquiry report, the government is implementing new measures to address buildings in England that have unsafe cladding still to be identified and to expedite the removal of that unsafe cladding.
Written by
Harriet Atkin
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Law change to allow some bereaved partners to receive compensation
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The reform to the Fatal Accidents Act will soon include cohabitees as those who are entitled to claim for bereavement damages. This change will come into effect on the 6 October 2020.
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