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March 2019

Housebuilder Top Tip: Putting the reliable into reliance letter

Housebuilder Top Tip: Putting the reliable into reliance letter

When provided with the benefit of a reliance letter, it is always worth checking whether the benefit is assignable to third parties and if so, on how ...

The joy of sharing

The joy of sharing

Plans are in for a new co-living scheme for 180 in Birmingham near the Gun Quarter. If permission is granted it would join a small, but growing number ...

Real Estate - Tip of the Week: Service Improvements

Real Estate - Tip of the Week: Service Improvements

There is often scope for dispute between landlords and tenants over the extent of costs of repairs that can be recovered through the service charge, p ...

Learning from deaths: Does the CQC think you are doing enough?

Learning from deaths: Does the CQC think you are doing enough?

How have NHS Trusts been doing with improving learning from patient deaths? The CQC sheds some light on this in its recently published report - “Learn ...

“Is it time to build a new house?” Financial reporting – a new era beckons for professionals, directors and their insurers.

“Is it time to build a new house?” Financial reporting – a new era beckons for professionals, directors and their insurers.

Two significant publications at the end of 2018 seem likely to transform financial reporting and its regulation. Looking at both increasing competiti ...

Court of Appeal provides welcome guidance on the application of SAAMCO in Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton UK LLP

Court of Appeal provides welcome guidance on the application of SAAMCO in Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton UK LLP

Last year a claim against GT for £48.5M largely failed at trial, as the economic consequences of MBS entering into interest rate swaps were found to f ...

Stoffel & Co v Maria Grondone (2018) – When is illegality a defence to negligence?

Stoffel & Co v Maria Grondone (2018) – When is illegality a defence to negligence?

The illegality defence (also known as the doctrine of ex turpi causa) denies a claimant a legal remedy where his claim is based on his own illegal ac ...

Accountancy Newsletter March 2019

Accountancy Newsletter March 2019

DAC Beachcroft's Accountancy newsletter features topical news and insights for our clients and contacts.

Employment Law Update - NUS Webinar

Employment Law Update - NUS Webinar

Philip Harman, Partner and Michelle Corrigan (née Jenkins), Associate host this webinar on employment law updates.

Local Authorities not liable for collision at traffic light controlled junction

Local Authorities not liable for collision at traffic light controlled junction

In his recent judgment in Taylor v Gateshead Council and Newcastle City Council, His Honour Judge Freedman highlights the importance of driver awarene ...