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No-fault evictions: Time is ticking…
Did you know that the law on no-fault evictions could be changing soon? Do you need to get your property back this year? You may wish to act now.
How to claim a refund from HMRC
Emma Ellis, a Solicitor in the Residential Property team, discusses how to apply to HMRC for a repayment of the stamp duty land tax payable on additional properties when you qualify for a refund.
The meaning of consequential losses – a new approach from the courts?
Cathrine Ripley looks at what the High Court’s interpretation of “consequential loss” and what it means for businesses.
The construction industry scheme
If your company is spending more than £1m annually on construction operations, it is likely that a withholding tax scheme operated by HMRC will apply to the payments you make. Non-compliance can involve severe penalties. This guide provides an overview of the scheme.
Permitted Development – the 56-day period for determination of prior approval applications can be extended
Vicky McDonald, associate in our Real Estate team explains how the High Court has not followed the decision handed down last year in R (Warren Farm (Wokingham) Limited) v Wokingham BC [2019].
Does your business need a consumer credit licence?
Read on to find out whether your business needs a consumer credit licence, as it is not just banks, credit card companies and other specialist businesses that require one.
Collateral Warranties, Negligent Misstatement, and recent case law
Cathrine Ripley in our Commercial & Technology team, explains collateral warranties in a commercial context and a recent development in case-law.
Beyond a belief
Following October 2019’s article we explore whether ethical veganism can trump vegetarianism and qualify as a protected belief.
Parental bereavement leave update
We summarise the new rules on parental bereavement leave.
Full disclosure
Our employment team explores whether a dismissal is still unfair even if the decision maker was unaware of any whistleblowing.
The Power of Electronic Signatures
In a recent County Court case, Neocleous v Rees [2019] EWHC 2462 (Ch), the court considered for the first time whether a land contract could be signed electronically.
