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08
Mar 2023

Nuisance: Are You Looking?

A landmark decision has been reached in the Supreme Court following the case of Fearn & ors v Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery [2023] UKSC 4 . The iconic Tate Modern Gallery boasts a viewing platform on the tenth floor which provides the 500,000-600,000 visitors each year on average stunning panoramic views of…

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08
Mar 2023

International Women’s Day 2023

The aim of the International Women’s Day 2023 #EmbraceEquity campaign theme is to get the world talking about: Why equal opportunities aren’t enough. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action. At Chadwick Lawrence we fully embrace Women’s Day every year and firmly believe that collective action and shared ownership…

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07
Mar 2023

How to Avoid the Family Court Backlog

Family courts are continuing to experience a serious backlog, with some estimates putting the outstanding cases at over 110,000. This means that court proceedings are taking over 43 weeks to reach a final hearing on average, with many cases taking much longer. We look at alternative options. If you are going through a divorce, there…

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06
Mar 2023

NPCC Wraps Up Review into Drug Driving Evidence – Here’s What You Need to Know

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) have recently concluded their reviews into the analysis of drug driving samples conducted by Synlab Laboratory Services Limited. The reviews focused on the Section 5A Road Traffic Act toxicology testing for controlled drugs. The review revealed that, due to issues with the quality…

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06
Mar 2023

West Yorkshire Speed Cameras – Police Make Changes to Their Camera Use

We all know that speed cameras have been in use on our roads for many years now, however the police have now decided to add an element of surprise to West Yorkshire speed cameras. This week, the West Yorkshire Police force have confirmed that there will no longer be warning signs to warn drivers that…

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01
Mar 2023

Buying and Selling Shares: An Introduction

We outline the usual legal process of buying or selling shares in a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales. The company in which shares are being bought or sold is usually referred to throughout the transaction as the target company, or more concisely the “Target”. As a department we are experienced in understanding…

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