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Coutts Bank, Nigel Farage and Data Protection: What Does My Company Need to Know About Subject Access Requests?

Posted on 21st November 2023 in Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution

In July 2023 Nigel Farage’s bank accounts were closed by Coutts, a subsidiary of NatWest Banking Group, after an internal risk committee determined that his views on Brexit, LGBTQ+ rights and Net Zero “did not align” with the bank’s “values”.

Posted by

Jessica Whittick

Solicitor

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Lost in the Digital Skies: easyJet’s Data Breach Highlights Turbulence for the ICO

Posted on 09th November 2023 in Dispute Resolution

This week it was announced that the Information Commissioner’s Office (‘ICO’) has dropped an investigation into a hack affecting nine million easyJet customers because it has said that its “limited resources” are better used elsewhere. The security of personal data has become a paramount concern for organisations and individuals – but what are the implications of a data breach?

Posted by

Jessica Whittick

Solicitor

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What is a ‘Letter of Claim’?

Posted on 26th October 2023 in Dispute Resolution

If you have a claim against someone, it is important that you send a letter to the prospective defendant setting out full details of your claim. This is called a ‘Letter of Claim’ or “Letter Before Action”. 

Posted by

Jack Matthews

Paralegal

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An Improved Housing Health and Safety Rating System Is in the Offing

Posted on 26th October 2023 in Dispute Resolution

The majority of people involved in the rented housing sector (both private and public) in England will encounter the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (“HHSRS”) from time to time.

Posted by

Joanne Young

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Is a Promise Legally Enforceable? 

Posted on 24th October 2023 in Dispute Resolution

All too often, family members make promises to other family members relating to their property. Further, in reliance on those promises and assurances, those family members suffer some kind of detriment in expectation of receiving the specified property or assets.

Posted by

Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor

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Can I Use ChatGPT to Write a Letter of Claim?

Posted on 24th October 2023 in Dispute Resolution

ChatGPT can be a helpful tool to assist with drafting. You provide clear instructions and context for the document you need to draft, and it will come back with some wording which may be a helpful starting point. For parties who want to launch into litigation over a dispute, the temptation can therefore be to try to start that process by using ChatGPT to prepare the letter of claim. However, that can have significant consequences.

Posted by

Jessica Whittick

Solicitor

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Slow progress of the Renters Reform Bill…

Posted on 16th October 2023 in Property Litigation, Dispute Resolution

The BBC are today (16 October) reporting that a group of 30 organisations, led by Shelter, have written to the Prime Minister to ask him to ensure progress is made with the Renters Reform Bill. The letter says that scrapping the so-called ‘no fault evictions’ should be “at the heart” of Government plans.

Posted by

Joanne Young

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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What is Cohabitation and Property Ownership?

Posted on 30th August 2023 in Property Litigation, Dispute Resolution

Thinking about buying a house with your partner? Or perhaps you’re considering purchasing property with a friend or family member? Alternatively, you might be planning to move in with someone who already owns a property.

Posted by

Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor

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CCTV in Communal Areas

Posted on 17th August 2023 in Dispute Resolution, Affordable Housing

There are certain requirements which need to be complied with to make sure that CCTV is lawful, as there can be potential issues with data protection and privacy with CCTV cameras in communal areas.

Posted by

Paul Stabb

Solicitor

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The ‘Right to Rent’ Ramps Up

Posted on 09th August 2023 in Dispute Resolution

For many residential landlords, ensuring compliance with the right to rent provisions may have slipped down the list of priorities.

Posted by

Joanne Young

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Renters (Reform) Bill 2023: The Headlines

Posted on 25th May 2023 in Dispute Resolution

After several years of discussion, the Renters (Reform) Bill has finally now been published – and the starting gun has been fired for substantial changes to the private rented sector.

Posted by

Joanne Young

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Show me the proof! Evidencing service of documents on tenants

Posted on 20th April 2023 in Dispute Resolution

Being a landlord is a tricky business. There are so many legislative hoops to jump through that it may feel like the law is trying to catch them out.

Posted by

Martina Wise

Solicitor