The recent case of Armstrong v Armstrong considers the issue of detriment in the context of a proprietary estoppel claim.

Today is World Intellectual Property (IP) Day; a day where we celebrate the role and importance of intellectual property in law and in society. It is organised by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) and the topic this year is music.

When the Labour Government announced changes to Inheritance Tax reliefs in October 2024, they introduced significant reforms to Agricultural Relief (AR) and Business Relief (BR)

Limb difference comes in many forms—some visible, some less so. Erb’s Palsy, often resulting in limited function or paralysis of the arm, is one such condition that deserves a place in the broader conversation about limb loss and difference.

Financial remedy is the process which deals with the division of matrimonial finances. From the time the application is issued, there are three court hearings up to and including the Final Hearing. At any point, parties can reach a voluntary agreement and are encouraged to do so. The middle hearing, the Financial Dispute Resolution Hearing (FDR) is where the Judge provides their view on the likely outcome of the case.

In 2024 we reported that the ICO provisionally decided to issue a £6 million fine to Advanced, an IT software company providing services to the NHS, after it experienced a ransomware attack in August 2022.

Throughout April, Limb Loss and Limb Difference UK seeks to raise awareness about limb loss and limb difference to empower those within their community. 

Recent case law has highlighted the importance of trying to settle claims outside of Court before issuing Court proceedings. This point is becoming ever clearer with new powers and precedents being set by the Court.

Ever since the Autumn Budget, Inheritance Tax has been hitting the news due to the government’s planned changes to Agricultural and Business Property Relief – with a backlash from the farming and business communities.

On Amazon, a brand owner can complete a Report Infringement Form to notify Amazon of an alleged infringement. The Report is a straightforward process and requires a brand owner to provide evidence which will usually take the form of a trade mark certificate or a registered design certificate. Any notification of infringement should be taken seriously and seeking legal advice as soon as possible may identify that the brand owner has no actionable intellectual property rights against you. This can easily be overlooked but it is extremely important and this insight sets out how Tozers can help you.

Mr Hewston was an inspector employed by Ofsted with 12 years of continuous service and, up until the events which led to his dismissal, a clean disciplinary record. Mr Hewston brushed rainwater off a student’s head which made the student feel uncomfortable. Following a complaint from the school, an investigation by Ofsted led to Mr Hewston being summarily dismissed.

In most cases, family circumstances and relationships will affect how someone decides to distribute their estate after they die. Relationships may have been particularly strained or individuals may estrange themselves from family members. However, these changes in relationship may not be accounted for in the will.