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Executor Removed Amidst Family Dispute

High Court addresses executor removal and costs in a contentious family estate dispute

Upper Tribunal Refuses Appeal in Entrepreneur's Relief Dispute

The Upper Tribunal upheld HMRC's decision against Frances Delaney's claim for Entrepreneur's Relief, citing lack of evidence for an earlier contract date

High Court Orders Recovery of Jamaican Property in Drug Trafficking Case

The High Court ruled on the recovery of property linked to drug trafficking, highlighting the application of the Proceeds of Crime Act

Tribunal Dismisses Appeal Over Information Requests

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed Stiebel Lethbridge Ltd's appeal concerning information requests to HM Land Registry

Villa Dispute: Limitation Defence Prevails

High Court strikes out claims in a complex property dispute over a villa in Mallorca due to limitation issues

Legal Aid Agency reminds providers to bill inactive cases

The Legal Aid Agency will prompt providers to submit claims for around 7,000 unbilled cases that remain inactive

Government moves to enhance support for victims of Antisocial Behaviour (ASB)

The government is implementing key measures under its Plan for Change to better support victims of antisocial behaviour (ASB)

Magistrates’ Association calls for more flexible sentencing options

The Magistrates’ Association urges the government’s sentencing review to incorporate more flexible, community-based alternatives to custody and enhance probation resources