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21
Feb 2023

What Can Make a Will Invalid?

There is a wide range of situations in which a Will can be invalid. By being aware of what these are, you can make sure that your own Will is sound and that your estate can be passed on to your choice of beneficiaries as you wish when the time comes. If a Will is…

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20
Feb 2023

Celebrating Huddersfield Town’s comeback victory over Birmingham City

Chadwick Lawrence were proud sponsors of Huddersfield Town’s football match against Birmingham City this weekend. And it was a day for celebrations as Town scored a cracking  comeback victory at the John Smith’s Stadium in the Sky Bet Championship, winning the match by 2-1. Partner Peter Harling attended the game and said it was a…

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10
Feb 2023

Stop and Search Powers: 2023 Update

The revised Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) Code A, came into effect across England and Wales on 17 January 2023. This followed a statutory consultation that has had wide-reaching implications. The revised Code updates police powers to stop and search persons and vehicles, along with the requirements officers must follow when making a record…

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09
Feb 2023

Free personal wills advice clinics in Huddersfield

Solicitor Ellie Hirst, who is based at our Huddersfield office, is running free personal Wills advice clinics at Empire House in Slaithwaite.  This is your chance to talk to a legal expert about any issues relating to your personal Will, Lasting Power of Attorney, Trusts, Probate and Court of Protection. Having a Will is the…

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07
Feb 2023

The importance of written contracts

Adam McKie in our Corporate and Commercial team sets out the importance of written contracts in business transactions. Whilst it is understandable that for many companies doing business with other parties based on trust may be the norm, by conducting business in this way, companies are leaving themselves susceptible to issues that a signed and…

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07
Feb 2023

Who Owns the Intellectual Property of Students’ Research?

In recent years, the debate around who owns and who benefits from intellectual property (IP) rights of the research activity of academics and students, has increased in importance. As institutions have increased their focus on commercialising research work, the potential role of consumer protection legislation in relation to IP rights has been called into question. …

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