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Uncovering hidden assets in estates

Anthony Collins Solicitors recently uncovered unknown assets worth £629K during a complex estate administration case

Pension Schemes Bill seeks fix for Virgin Media fallout

The government proposes a legislative remedy to address historic amendment errors exposed by the landmark Virgin Media decision

Thom Browne Inc v Adidas AG: Court of Appeal upholds invalidity of variable three-stripe marks

Court rejects Adidas appeal over trade marks allowing multiple stripe variations

Babek International v Iceland Foods: Court of Appeal clarifies trademark representation requirements

Court of Appeal dismisses Iceland's challenge to Babek's gold oval logo trademark registration validity

Regulator in the firing line: ASA accused of misleading public with its own ads

The Advertising Standards Authority, long seen as the guardian of truthful marketing, faces an uncomfortable challenge after campaigners accused it of making misleading claims in its own advertising campaign

Huntley v Siemens Healthcare: EAT clarifies costs assessment timing

The Employment Appeal Tribunal may assess reasonable prospects of success beyond commencement.

Bellway Homes v Occupiers of Samuel Garside House: service obligations clarified

Court of Appeal confirms defendants need not acknowledge invalid service when jurisdiction already challenged

Betancourt v UKRI: wrongful dismissal and the least burdensome performance rule

Employment Appeal Tribunal clarifies wrongful dismissal compensation despite contractual breach.