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IP rights and semiconductors

Background to semiconductorsA semiconductor is essentially any material which has electrical conductivity and can thus either conduct, or conversely,...

Letter responding to clarification requests

[On headed paper][insert date][Address of tenderer provided in request for clarification]Dear [[insert contact name of tenderer] OR [insert contact...

Definition and classification of highways

Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on matters that have temporarily been altered to assist in the management of the...

Civil recovery orders in SFO cases

A civil recovery order (CRO) is an order available to recover the proceeds of crime through action in the High Court, rather than the criminal court,...

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Concurrent and reversionary leases

There can be only one lease at a time giving a right to possession and occupation of property. Consequently, if a landlord subsequently grants a lease...

9th Nov

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Termination for breach of contract

The termination of a contract by reason of one party’s breach of contract arises as follows:•one party to the contract is in breach of contract•the...

9th Nov

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Termination and expiry of contracts

This Practice Note provides an overview of contract expiry and of the different causes of termination and ways to discharge a contract, including...

9th Nov

COVID-19

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Judicial review time limits—extensions and urgent cases

When a public body receives a claim form for judicial review, the first step is to consider whether the claim has been brought in time. For further...

Produced in partnership with Morayo Fagborun Bennett of Hardwicke Chambers 12th Jan

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Damages in tort claims—recovery and assessment

This Practice Note considers what damages may be available as remedy for claims in tort, including negligence claims.For general guidance on damages,...

Produced in partnership with Lina Mattsson of Hardwicke Chambers 12th Jan

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Void contracts

When is a contract a void contract?A void contract is one that is wholly lacking in legal effect. A contract will be void where:•the parties contract...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Single justice procedure

The introduction of trial by a single justice was a response to a belief, on the part of the government, that the use of two or three justices to deal...

Produced in partnership with Quinton Newcomb of Fulcrum Chambers 12th Jan

Practice notes

Section 38 and section 278 Highways Act agreements—contractor’s perspective

This Practice Note examines agreements entered into under sections 38 and 278 of the Highways Act 1980, considering the obligations they impose and,...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Active bribery, passive bribery and bribing foreign public officials

The purpose of this Practice Note is to provide a general understanding of the offences under section 1, 2 and 6 of the Bribery Act 2010 (BA 2010). It...

Produced in partnership with Joanne Kane of Carmelite Chambers 12th Jan

Practice notes

Highways, street works and statutory undertakers

Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on matters that have temporarily been altered to assist in the management of the...

Produced in partnership with Nicholas Hancox of Nicholas Hancox Solicitors Ltd and Alistair Frew of Lodders LLP 12th Jan

Practice notes

HCPC—Main hearing of the Health and Care Professions Tribunal

This Practice Note explains the main fitness to practise hearing before the Health and Care Professions Tribunal (HCPT). It deals with preparation for...

Produced in partnership with Paul Renteurs of 2 Hare Court 12th Jan

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Facilitation payments under the Bribery Act 2010

Facilitating the performance of a duty by public officialsFacilitation payments, also known as facilitating or grease payments, are generally small...

Produced in partnership with Richard Furlong of Carmelite Chambers 12th Jan

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Contract interpretation—express terms in contracts

Express and implied contractual terms distinguishedContractual terms may be either express or implied:•express terms—are terms which are actually...

9th Nov

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Forming enforceable contracts—consideration

This Practice Note examines the doctrine of consideration and the key role it plays in English law in determining whether a contract is enforceable.A...

9th Nov

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Introduction to passing off

Unlike many other countries, the UK has no unfair competition law. Brand owners seeking to prevent competitors from marketing ‘copycat’ products or...

9th Nov

In-house

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Forming enforceable contracts—intention to create legal relations

An intention to create legal relations is requiredThere are various situations in which a court will hold that an agreement is not binding because,...

9th Nov

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Financial accounting

Financial accountingLocal authorities have complex financial arrangements, allocating resources and controlling spending across a wide range of...

Produced in partnership with John Layton Associates and Stephen Sheen of Ichabod Industries Limited 16th May

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National non-domestic rates—business improvement district, business rate supplements and retention

National non-domestic rates—business improvement district, business rate supplements and retentionCoronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains...

Produced in partnership with Alan Murdie of Council Tax Legal Services 16th May

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Council tax

Council taxWhat is Council tax and what is its purpose?The council tax was introduced as the primary source of collecting income from local residents...

Produced in partnership with Alan Murdie of Council Tax Legal Services 16th May

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Council tax enforcement

Council tax enforcementCouncil tax was introduced as the primary source of collecting income from local residents by local authorities in England on 1...

Produced in partnership with Alan Murdie of Council Tax Legal Services 16th May

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)—governance tracker

Coronavirus (COVID-19)—governance trackerThis tracker is intended to be used to track the most recent key developments, legislation, guidance,...

16th May

COVID-19

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Revenue budget monitoring

Revenue budget monitoringLocal authorities, in line with most public sector organisations, must manage their affairs within defined budgets. As bodies...

Produced in partnership with Stephen Sheen of Ichabod's Industries Limited 16th May

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Audits and auditors—England

Audits and auditors—EnglandLocal authority external audits in England are unique in the way they operate. They are more legalistic than the audits of...

Produced in partnership with Stephen Sheen 16th May

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National non-domestic rates—valuation and appeals

National non-domestic rates—valuation and appealsAs a tax on property, rates have existed in some form since 1601. The framework currently in place...

Produced in partnership with Alan Murdie of Council Tax Legal Services 16th May

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Capital finance

Capital financeCapital finance differs from revenue finance as revenue expenditure has to be met from current income whereas capital expenditure can...

Produced in partnership with Stephen Sheen of Ichabod's Industries Limited 16th May

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National non-domestic rates—billing recovery, exemptions and reliefs

National non-domestic rates—billing recovery, exemptions and reliefsCoronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on National...

Produced in partnership with Alan Murdie of Council Tax Legal Services 16th May

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Housing revenue account

Housing revenue accountThis Practice Note covers the local authority housing revenue account (HRA) in England. Technically the HRA legislation...

Produced in partnership with Alan Aisbett of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP and Alan Murdie of Council Tax Legal Services 16th May

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Audits and auditors—Wales

Audits and auditors—WalesThe Auditor General for Wales is responsible for the audit of the accounts of local government bodies in Wales as part of...

16th May

Practice notes

Liability for business rates in insolvency

Liability for business rates in insolvencyCoronavirus (COVID-19)This content is affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For further details,...

15th May

Practice notes

Liability for business rates

Liability for business ratesThe Local Government Finance Act 1988 (LGFA 1988) identifies three categories of ratepayer:•occupiers•owners, and•persons...

11th May

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Business rates—empty property

Business rates—empty propertyCoronavirus (COVID-19): the coronavirus pandemic has caused the UK to expedite new insolvency provisions, both of a...

11th May

Precedents

Members’ allowances scheme

Basic Principles/Instructions for claiming1Statutory power for compiling an elected members’ allowance schemeThe council, in exercise of the powers...

4th May

Q&As

What information is a commercial landlord compelled to give for the purposes of National non domestic rates (NNDR) in relation to a tenant?

What is NNDR?National non-domestic rates (NNDR) is tax on non-domestic property charged at national rates yet administered locally to ensure that...

14th Apr

Q&As

Can a local authority secure repayment of grants for property improvements if the owner sells within five years of the grant by way of a local land charge?

A local authority (LA) may advance money for the purpose of repairing or improving a house or flat. This is a discretionary form of advance under...

13th Feb

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Can local authorities allow political parties to use their premises for their campaigning?

Some local authorities issue a Code of Conduct or Guidance that will cover use of premises by political parties for campaigning. For the purposes of...

13th Feb

Q&As

Following eviction of the registered owner of a property pursuant to a court order for sale and possession, does the party with possession become liable for council tax for the period between eviction and completion of sale to any subsequent purchaser?

Orders for saleWhere a person has obtained a charging order over a property, they can, in appropriate circumstances, apply to court for an order for...

Produced in partnership with Alex Campbell of Arden Chambers 13th Feb

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