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Estate Planning

The New Powers of Attorney Act 2023 – What Does This Mean For Applicants?

The government has recently passed the new 2023 Powers of Attorney Act, which brings much needed reforms to the process of applying for a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). It has been suggested that the new ability to apply online ...

Estate Planning

Common Mistakes When Drafting an LPA – How Can These Be Avoided?

Waiting times for registering an LPA are especially long, especially in light of the Covid-19 Pandemic which has made them significantly longer. Indeed, currently wait times are currently at an average of 20 weeks. To make the process easier for ...

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Trade Marks

What is trade mark infringement and do I need to trade mark my business?

What is a trade mark?   A trade mark is a form of intellectual property right (IPR). In England and Wales, all trade marks are protected by the Trade Marks Act 1994 (the “Act”). The Act defines trade marks as “any ...

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Contracts

What Every Content Creator Must Know About Copyright Assignment

The stone-cold truth is that in today’s world, content is everything. It holds immense value and significance in various aspects of life – whether you’re an influencer building a loyal following on social media, a small business owner using content ...

Arbitration

Challenging an Arbitral Award Out of Time: An Overview

It often happens that parties that have obtained an award during arbitration which they wish to appeal. While appealing arbitral awards is quite common in certain other jurisdictions, doing so in England and Wales is comparatively rare but not unheard ...

Estate Planning

What Is The Time Frame For Probate?

What is Probate? Probate is a process by which a legal document (known most commonly as the Grant of Probate or Grant of Representation) is issued in the United Kingdom by the Probate Registry. This document allows the personal representatives ...

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