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Lafarge convictions: a landmark moment in corporate criminal accountability
Louise Hodges
17 May 2024
Making a will following a diagnosis of dementia and avoiding validity challenges
It is sometimes assumed that a will cannot be valid if it was made by a person who suffers from dementia. However, many people retain capacity to make a will for a significant period following their diagnosis.
16 May 2024
International Arbitration: Bringing non-parties to the party
It is often the case that a person who is not a party to an arbitration nevertheless possesses evidence that is critical to the determination of that arbitration.
13 May 2024
Civil Fraud Quarterly Round-Up: Q1 2024
This quarterly civil fraud update provides a summary of reported decisions handed down in the courts of England and Wales in the period of January - March 2024.
10 May 2024
Dying matters week – A day in court is not always the best option
The last thing someone usually needs when dealing with the death of a loved one is to face a legal dispute involving members of their family. Further, the prospect of family members in conflict is unlikely to be what anyone wants to happen after they pass away.
8 May 2024
Lying in a witness statement – Contempt of court and custodial sentences
A solicitor must advise their clients of the potential implications of signing a document verified by a statement of truth, without believing that the information contained in it is true, including the risk of being found to be in contempt of court.
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