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The Upper Tribunal (UT) has upheld a homeowner’s appeal against a decision that he had not acquired a right of way over part of a driveway belonging to one of...
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Court and tribunal hearings usually take place in public, as part of the principle of open justice. However, a judge can decide to hold a hearing in private if it...
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The Family Court recently considered an application by the parents of a 15-year-old boy for authorisation to accept a gift of a share in a property on his behalf, in...
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing changes to the safeguarding regime that applies to payments and e-money firms, in order to better protect customers. Funds held by payments...
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A homeowner has successfully argued before the Upper Tribunal (UT) that an application by the owner of adjoining land to modify a restrictive covenant should be refused. A small...
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When deciding whether it is in a patient’s best interests to continue life-sustaining treatment, the courts will look to the patient’s views and beliefs, where known, as well as the...
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