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08 August 2023
Issue: 8037 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Law Commission project update

The Ministry of Justice has published a report on the progress of the Law Commission’s recommendations from 2018–2023

Recommendations that have been implemented include: conservation covenants; electronic execution of documents; and the technical issues in charity law.

Those in the process of implementation include: making land work—easements, covenants and profits a prendre; updating the Land Registration Act 2002 (LRA 2002); event fees in retirement properties (transfer of titles and change of occupancy fees in leasehold); and residential leasehold & commonhold.

Those awaiting a government decision on implementation include: rights to light; and termination of tenancies for tenant default.

Issue: 8037 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

Sackers—Louise McRae & Annabella Hwang

Sackers—Louise McRae & Annabella Hwang

Sackers recruits new associates

McHale & Co—Shaun Little & Patrick Byrne

McHale & Co—Shaun Little & Patrick Byrne

Firm bolsters senior team with head of corporate and head of employment

NEWS
A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications
A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law
Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile
The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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