Pitfalls To Avoid In Contract Negotiations
A recent High Court decision in Newbury v Sun Microsystems [2013] EWHC 2180 (QB) provides a classic example of why, when offering or negotiating a settlement of any dispute, it is important to add the
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Druces LLP Sponsors Dogs Trust Reception
Druces LLP were delighted to sponsor Dogs Trust’s recent lunchtime reception at the House of Commons to celebrate the 35th anniversary of its iconic slogan “a dog is for life not just for Christmas.” The
Defamation Act 2013 Comes Into Force On 1st January 2014
The Government has announced that the Defamation Act 2013 will come into force on 1 January 2014. The Act will reform the law of defamation. The key changes are as follows: – The introduction of
The Formalities of a Will
For a Will to be valid, the proper formalities set out in section 9 of the Will Act 1837 must be strictly complied with. Failure to do so can expose a testator’s Will to challenge
Changes To Capital Gains Tax On Residential Property
On 5th December 2013, the Chancellor George Osborne announced significant changes to capital gains tax (CGT) affecting second-home owners and overseas investors in UK property. CHANGES TO PRIVATE RESIDENCE RELIEF From 6th April 2014, an
Mitchell V NGN: Zero-Tolerance In The Civil Courts
On 27 November 2013 the Court of Appeal considered how the courts should apply applications by parties for relief from sanctions imposed by the rules or by court orders in light of the Jackson reforms which
