Monthly Legal Update – June and July 2023

Welcome to our consolidated Legal Update

We have collated the June and July 2023 updates from across our practice areas to keep you informed of the latest developments.

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Heading to the Metaverse? A trade mark perspective for brand owners
Intellectual Property

Caution to landlords – rent confiscation, enforcement notices and the proceeds of crime
Property

Claim back the secret commissions paid to your energy brokers
Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Building Safety Act 2022 – Developers to be ‘Responsible Actors’
Construction

Intestacy, the increased Statutory Legacy and why it is still important to make a Will
Private Client

UK Visa Fees and Immigration Health Surcharge set to increase for the first time since 2018
Immigration

Success for Policyholders with “at the premises” Covid-19 Business Interruption wordings
Insurance Litigation

West Ham’s sale of Declan Rice and the intestacy rules: Issues for the Estate of Mr David Gold
Private Client

Property rights for unmarried co-habiting couples – know your rights before you commit
Property Litigation

Vexatious Litigants: When the Claimant is not who they say they are
Employment

Launch of the Director Information Hub
Restructuring & Insolvency

Aretha Franklin’s estate – intestate or governed by a valid Will? We now finally know…
Private Client

The big “bad” Renters Reform Bill, how scared should landlords be?
Property Litigation

Singapore: Proposed taxation of gains from the disposal of foreign assets
Private Client

Cladding Safety Scheme for 11+ Metre Buildings Launched
Construction

Know your rights over neighbouring land
Property Litigation

A timely reminder of the UK’s electronic marketing rules
Intellectual Property