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New EU laws for marketing AIFs and UCITS: One step forward, one step back?

On 12 March 2018, the European Commission (the “Commission”) published legislative proposals for new rules on marketing AIFs and UCITS comprising: a Directive on the cross-border distribution of collective investment funds (COM(2018) 92...




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2020 - The year to get licensed - A new start for PE firms and family offices

The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (“SFC”) issued two circulars on 7 January 2020 providing guidance on its approach to licensing private equity (“PE”) firms and family offices to carry out regulated activitie...




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Hedge funds and UK management vehicles: a cheat-sheet for first-time managers

  The path to establishing a UK management entity for an offshore fund branches off in all manner of directions. One of the first crossroads faced by the first-time manager is the choice of UK management vehicle. Their decision has significan...




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Lawbite:Language, context and background knowledge should not to be disregarded

Ashtead Plant Hire Company Limited v Granton Central Developments Limited [2019] CSOH 7 This case involves a landlord and tenant dispute over the proper construction of the rent review provisions in a lease of commercial premises.  The parties ...




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Lawbite: Ready, willing and able?

Robert James Oakley, Carolyn Oakley, Jonathan Mark Page, Union Pension Trustees Limited, Morgan Lloyd Trustees Limited v Harper McKay Developments Limited [2018] EWHC 3405 (Ch) The Court recently had to consider whether claimant sellers were entitle...




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At what point in time is permission needed for landlord’s access?

New Crane Wharf Freehold Ltd v Jonathan Mark Dovener [2019] UKUT 98 (LC) A lease covenant requiring the tenant defendant, Mr Dovener, to “permit” its landlord “…at al...




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Back to basics – requirements for contracts for sale of land

Alexander Kuznetsov v Camden London Borough Council [2019] EWHC 805 (Ch) In an application for relief from sanctions, the Claimant tenant, Kuznetsov, persuaded the High Court that it had a real prospect of establishing at trial that a letter between...




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Lawbite: When is it reasonable for a landlord to enter their tenant’s demise?

Windsor-Clive v Rees [2019] EWHC 1008 (Ch) In considering the scope of a landlord’s reserved right to enter premises let to their tenant “for all reasonable purposes”, the High Court has held that the right to do so must be...




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Twin Truths: God's Sovereignty and Man's Responsibility (John 3:11–21)

This morning we’re going back to John chapter 3, so open your Bible, 




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Lawbite: Service Charge – Welcome Relief for Intermediate Landlords

Westmark (Lettings) Limited v Elizabeth Peddle and others [2017] UKUT 449 (LC) Here, the Upper Tribunal had to decide on the issue of when “relevant costs” are incurred for the purposes of Section 20(B)(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act ...




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The New Electronic Communications Code – Code of Practice, Notices & Standard Terms

The new Electronic Communications Code (“the Code”) received royal assent on 27 April 2017, as part of the Digital Economy Act 2017 (“the Act”). The Code came into force on 28 December 2017.  


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Time for Class Actions in Scotland?

Scottish Parliament brings forward Bill to introduce new “group proceedings” procedure in Scotland The Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Bill (the ‘Bill’) is currently making its way through the Sco...




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The end of an era – is this the end of “smash and grab” adjudications?

A new approach A recent ruling by Coulson J represents a significant departure from the line of cases which paved the way for “smash and grab” adjudications. Since ISG v Seevic (2014) and Galliford Try v Estura (2015) an employer that fa...




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Rates Mitigation: We act for Principled Offsite Logistics in landmark case

R (Principled Offsite Logistics Limited) – v - Trafford Council [2018] EWHC 1687 (Admin) In a decision which will be welcomed by corporate occupiers nationwide, the High Court has ruled that the storage model employed by Principled Offsite Log...




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Lawbite: Money, money, money…injunctions and rights to light

Beaumont Business Centres Limited v Florala Properties Limited [2018] EWHC 2112 (Ch) The High Court was not persuaded that Beaumont, the Claimant, should be precluded from continuing with its claim for an injunction to restrict works which threatene...




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Lawbite: Mistakes can be common and costly

CDS (Superstores International) Limited v Place Road Properties Limited (Unreported) The County Court in Bristol has agreed to rectify the rent and rent review provisions in a lease on the basis that the agreement was reached under a mistake. The pa...




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Lawbite: When does a nuisance tenant become the landlord’s problem?

Fouladi v Darout Ltd and others [2018] EWHC 3501 (Ch) A nuisance is caused by a person doing something on his own land, which he is lawfully entitled to do but which becomes a nuisance when the consequences of his act extend to the land of his neigh...




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Eggplant, Green Olive, and Provolone Pizza

From Gourmet 2009. Delicious. The dough cooks so well on the grill. -- posted by Vicki Kaye




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Lemon Sandwich Cookies

From Gourmet magazine. -- posted by Vicki Kaye




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Zesty Chicken Barbecue Sandwiches

Source: Gooseberry Patch, adapted -- posted by Sassy J




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Yummy Pork and Gravy

Source: Gooseberry Patch, slightly adapted -- posted by Sassy J




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Parmesan and Mushroom Stuffed Meatloaf

So delicious. From Southern Living, April 2009. -- posted by Vicki Kaye




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Amazing and Easy Crepes

The crepes are perfect for when you want a sugary breakfast and I don't recall where I got it from, but it's absolutely amazing and delicious. -- posted by Anonymous




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Chicken With Celery and Bean Sprouts

From 365 Ways To Cook Chinese, one of my favorite cookbooks ever. -- posted by Zephyrs Breeze




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Grandpa Corbin’s Salt Cod Fishcakes

When I was a boy growing up in the Bronx, I would often stay at my Aunt Gloria and Uncle Mike’s apartment when I got home from school until my mom got home from work. They lived on the ground floor of the same apartment building that my family lived in. My Grandpa Corbin lived with them. It was a wonderful neighborhood of many different nationalities and many wonderful cooking smells! Sometimes when turning the corner to our block, I would be greeted by the unmistakable aroma of Grandpa’s Codfish Cakes! Once, being the little chubby piggy kid that I was I ate the last two Codfish cakes from the day before. Aunt Gloria quickly scooted me outside to play, but I could hear Grandpa yell “Who ate the last codfish cakes!!” After he cooled off – Grandpa had a temper – I apologized, but I could tell he was still pretty angry. Not long after, I turned the corner to the smell of Codfish Cakes! There sat Grandpa with a glint in his eye. “I made these codfish cakes the way I really like them! It might keep you from eating them all!” He handed me one with a smile on his face. I took a bite and thought my head might explode! But I think that started my love of hot foods! I finished and asked for another through the tears. He laughed and handed me another – this one wasn’t quite so hot – I do think the first one was specially made just for me. Over the years I tried to duplicate Grandpa’s Cod Fishcakes – without any success – thinking it was an English recipe. It wasn’t until I found out that Grandpa Corbin was born in Barbados and I found a recipe from there that tasted almost like I remembered. With some adjustments over the years, I think I finally have it! -- posted by Billy R.




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Grilled Shrimp and Sausage Skewers With Smokey Paprika Gaze

from Bon Appetit. A delicious glaze. Make it often. -- posted by Vicki Kaye




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Broccoli and Garlic Quiche

From Gourmet. Make own pastry dough for 9 inch pie dish beforehand. -- posted by Vicki Kaye




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Apple Cinnamon Latticed Hand Pies

Apple pie has never looked so good. -- posted by Food.com




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Strategic, pragmatic and focused support - 2019 Health and Safety experience

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Providing guidance - Helping you navigate environmental and health and safety risk

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The Coronavirus - advice from a health and safety lawyer

Amidst the attention grabbing hysteria of Coronavirus headlines, some commentators have speculated that employers may be about to face prosecution if they don’t take all precautions possible to protect staff and third parties from infection. I...




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Parents’ Rights to Care and Contact of their Children during Lockdown

The lockdown announced by the President on 23 March 2020 left many parents who are co-holders of parental responsibilities and rights uncertain as to what the position is in regard to their right to exercise contact and care to their children during...




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Memorandum on Covid-19 - Directive issued by the Minister of Employment and Labour on 29 April 2020

BACKGROUND New Regulations were issued in terms of the Disaster Management Act, No. 57 of 2002 (Disaster Management Act) on 29 April 2020 (New DMA Regulations). Regulation 2(3) of the New DMA Regulations provides that any Directions issued by a resp...




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Coronavirus - Occupational health and safety measures in workplaces – South Africa

On 29 April 2020, a directive addressing the implementation of necessary occupational health and safety measures in workplaces to reduce and eliminate the escalation of Covid-19 infections (“Directive”) was published. The Occupational He...




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Coronavirus - Occupational health and safety measures in workplaces – South Africa

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Coronavirus – CARES Act loans and related programs come with increased oversight and risk of False Claims Act prosecution: Borrowers beware – US

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Coronavirus – Q&A: Insights and practical solutions for tenants – UK

On 20th March, we held the 'Coronavirus Insights and practical solutions for landlords' webinar. 



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Coronavirus – Q&A: Insights and practical solutions for landlords – UK

On 20th March, we held the 'Coronavirus Insights and practical solutions for landlords' webinar.  In this webinar, our speakers discussed how the outbreak of Covid-19 and the subsequent political and economic impact is having a signific...




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Coronavirus - Commercial Court and Litigation Funding - Northern Ireland

Commercial Court – a return to action? On 4 May 2020, the Commercial Court Judge in Northern Ireland, the Honourable Mr Justice Horner, circulated an update to legal professionals stating clearly that the Commercial ‘Hub’ is open f...




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Coronavirus - 'If we don't think big, we will fail small': a combined industry vision for unity and intervention - UK

As Bruce Dear writes, “COVID-19 poses a threat of unparalleled potency to our real estate markets and economy. So our industry and government must unite behind a grand, generous and visionary response to match the scale of this once in a cent...




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Coronavirus – Construction considerations for landlords – UK

  For landlords involved in construction works, COVID-19 is creating a fast-changing and uncertain landscape. Whilst many things are beyond a landlord's control, there are some important practical steps that can be taken to maximise control ov...




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Changes in the customs regulation of Russia and the EAEU caused by COVID-19 pandemic

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Coronavirus - Webinar: Listen again - French, German and Dutch insights regarding Force Majeure and Commercial Contracts - Europe

In this session we answered some of the most common questions clients have asked us over recent weeks as well as digging into more detail around how your business should proceed with specific legal and technical challenges according to French, Germa...




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Occupational Health and Safety Alert: When Working from Home does the Home become a Workplace and What happens if you are Injured at Home?

INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 Regulations issued by the government have required persons to work from home, where they can. As we have engaged with our clients on a daily basis, one of the key questions is whether a person’s home becomes a “...




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OFT Publishes information sheets on arrears and default

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has published details of the information sheets required by the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (CCA) as amended by the Consumer Credit Act 2006 for sending to borrowers in arrears and with default notices. The information ...




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Adverse possession and human rights – Pye (Oxford) Limited v United Kingdom

This case was a reference to the European Court of Human Rights under Protocol 1, Article 1 of the European Convention of Human Rights – peaceful enjoyment of possessions. The claimants had owned land that was leased to a group of fa...




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Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Bill

It is estimated that there are currently hundreds of millions of pounds sitting unclaimed in UK bank and building society accounts. This forgotten money is a drain on the resources of financial institutions, when it could potentially be put to good ...




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Evans v Cherry Tree Finance – Definition of consumer and early redemption penalties

Cherry Tree Finance sought to appeal against the decision that an early redemption penalty imposed by it was unfair. Mr and Mrs Evans carried out an antique restoration business from a property they owned. The property comprised part business and p...




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Mortgage fraud - the Land Registry’s response

Partly in an effort to counter the tide of mortgage fraud cases, the Land Registry has amended the Land Registration Rules 2003 with effect from 10 November 2008. The Land Registration (Amendment) Rules 2008 substantially amend many of the forms req...




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Review of key court decisions in 2008 - give and take for lenders

The start of a new year is generally a good opportunity to cast our eyes back over the preceding year to examine the impact of the key Court of Appeal and House of Lords decisions. So what did the courts decide in 2008 that is likely to be of use o...