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Monthly Archives: March 2023
Prince Harry back in court for phone hacking hearing finale
Prince Harry, Elton John, and other well-known figures are suing British tabloid publisher Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) for phone hacking and invasion of privacy. The case is being heard in the High Court in London, and a judge will soon …
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Tagged hacking, media law
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An Accident of Birth (Part 2)
Senior Associate Aidan Grant is back with Shawntel Randi and Alexandra Crean of Nixon Peabody to continue exploring the issues that arise with accidental Americans. Run time: 20 minutes
Posted in Podcasts
Tagged tax disputes, tax planning for US citizens in UK, US citizens in the UK
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Can I make cash gifts under a power of attorney arrangement?
The “normal expenditure out of income exemption” is a tax break that allows individuals to give gifts as part of their regular spending, as long as they have enough income left to maintain their usual standard of living. Attorneys with …
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Demystifying the UK government’s proposed reforms to data protection laws
Earlier this month, the UK government introduced the Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill. This signals the beginning of potential post-Brexit divergence between the UK’s existing data protection regime and that of the European Union. Q: Hold on …
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Tagged Data protection, GDPR
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A promise of inheritance has been withdrawn. Can I claim against my parents?
Promises are not contracts and so are not usually enforceable. However, in England and Wales, where you rely on a promise to your detriment, you may be able to apply to overturn this. Here, you may have accepted low wages, …
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Should employers adapt their social media policies to include contractors and freelancers?
Identifying the correct status is a legal test based on fact and a number of criteria rather than a choice for the individual or the organisation for which they are providing services. One of the arguments against restricting Gary Lineker’s …
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Apply for your Training Contract with Collyer Bristow
We are now accepting training contract applications with a view to beginning the recruitment process this summer. How do I apply? Visit our Graduate Recruitment page for more information on how to apply. If you have additional needs and requirements …
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An Accident of Birth (Part 1)
Senior Associate Aidan Grant is joined by Shawntel Randi and Alexandra Crean of Nixon Peabody to discuss the tax issues arising from being an accidental American. Run time: 15 minutes
A paradox for George’s marbles
George Osborne, Chairman of the British Museum, said on Radio 4’s Today programme in February that he thought the dilemma could be resolved. He is reasonably optimistic the marbles could be seen in London and Athens. Whereas restitution would require …
