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Businesses Should Prepare for the Worst on Customs Duty

6th September 2017
Alison Horner, VAT partner at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, below discusses the UK government’s recent moves on customs duty. This announcement is a very bold step from the UK government, especially given the EU’s public stance on the single market and the clear message that Brexit means an exit from the associated free trade arrangements. But […]
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Vulnerable People’s Finances and Assets Are at Severe Risk

6th September 2017
A generation of vulnerable people could be faced with problems managing their finances and assets if improvements to the process of setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is not improved, according to leading law firm Roythornes Solicitors. Elizabeth Young, head of private client at Roythornes, discusses for Lawyer Monthly below. Denzil Lush, the […]
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Your Thoughts: Inheritance Tax, Scrap It or Keep It?

5th September 2017
Should the inheritance tax, a tax which is paid from the assets you leave behind when you die, be scrapped or is it actually something we want to keep? Opinions on this subject differ widely, so as part of this week’s Your Thoughts Lawyer monthly reached out to a number of experts in the field, […]
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Spark in Craft Beer Trend Could Mean More Room for ™ Infringement

5th September 2017
According to law firm RPC, UK trademark registration for beer brands has risen a huge 19% last year, supposedly due to the increase in craft beers produced by supermarkets and large companies. In more detail, the firm’s research shows that beer brand registrations rose from 1,666 in 2015, to 1,983 in 2016, which is a […]
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Joe Arpaio's Legal Battles Aren't Over Yet

4th September 2017
The former Arizona sheriff is petitioning the court to throw out his conviction.
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Legal Agreement Reached Over Trump's First Travel Ban

4th September 2017
The government must notify those wrongly blocked from entering the U.S. in January and help them reapply for visas; Rich Edson explains on 'Special Report'.
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Your Overflowing Rubbish Bin Could Land You a £20,000 Fine and Criminal Conviction

4th September 2017
According to reports, councils in the UK have threatened to sanction those who overload their refuse bins or leave them out too early, under anti-social behaviour laws. Sanctions for household families are said to be up to £2,500 fines and even criminal convictions. Fines for businesses, even small shops, can be up to £20,000. Suspects […]
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Supreme Court Decision Could Have Big Impact on Construction Contracts

4th September 2017
A partner at Sharpe Pritchard has said that a recent Supreme Court decision has “potentially significant ramifications” for construction contracts. Justin Mendelle, head of Construction Law at the firm, said that the decision means parties entering into such contracts will need to exercise additional vigilance to understand the implications of multiple and sometimes seemingly conflicting […]
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Freshfields Advises Cinven on the $3.1 Billion Sale of CPA Global

1st September 2017
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (Freshfields) has advised leading international private equity firm Cinven on its disposal of CPA Global to Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. for a total firm value of, according to reports, $3.1 billion (£2.4 billion) including debt. CPA Global is recognised as the world’s leading intellectual property management and technology company, providing […]
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The Latest on Gambling Law & Money Laundering

1st September 2017
With the introduction of 4MLD, particular implications apply to the gambling and gaming sectors. Here Andrew Tait, Partner at Gordon Dadds, discusses these considerations with Lawyer Monthly, delving into the top priorities for gambling institutions in remaining compliant. The new MLRs which replace the previous 2007 regulations came into force on 26th June 2017, transposing […]
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