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Litigation

What is a costs budget (Precedent H)? 

Cost budgets are a crucial part of settling a civil case. Whether the matter is settled in or outside the court, the preparation of a cost budget is required for most cases. This includes: It is important to note that ...

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Contracts

The Legal Effects of the ‘Bethenny Clause’

How One Contract Revolutionized Reality TV: When Bethenny Frankel joined the glamorous world of ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ in 2008, she, ironically, wasn’t even a rich housewife. Instead, she was a single, hardworking entrepreneur in the food ...

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Trade Marks

How much does it cost to trade mark in the UK?

The legal world has seen a lot of changes in the last few decades with the introduction of the computer and the internet. Some services become simplified, and access to information meant a lot of the admin work being reduced. ...

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Intellectual Property

Stolen Online Content – Your Legal Rights (England & Wales)

The rise of social media and content sharing has had an enormous impact on media consumption. We are all hooked to Instagram, TikTok and YouTube replacing older methods of entertainment and learning. Securing your content online Putting your content on ...

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Medical Negligence

Medical Negligence Claims: Delays in Diagnosis

What is medical negligence?  Medical negligence occurs when a medical professional, such as a doctor, fails to deliver a reasonable standard of care. For instance, they make an error that could have been prevented with further care or skill. This can often lead to further injury or ...

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Trade Marks

What is the basis for trade mark infringement?

We often get asked by prospective clients who have been accused of trade mark infringement; on what basis does a trade mark owner have a right to claim infringement? For sake of clarity, the answer is simple, a trade mark ...

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