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An in-depth practical work covering all the main areas of accountants’ legal liabilities in negligence claims, including audit liabilities to clients and others, tax and insolvency work and conflicts of interest. It covers accountants’ negligence in relation to claims against accountants acting for corporations as well as accountants acting for individuals.The second edition focusses on the difficult legal issues surrounding the liability of accountants in negligence claims. It covers statutory and non-statutory audits, tax advice, specified procedures reporting, due diligence reports and corporate finance reporting. It looks at the scope of losses for which the accountant may be liable with detailed reference to case law as well as money laundering and regulatory issues. Limitation and contributory fault are considered with special reference to accountants' cases.The following important developments and case law are included:- The material covering the application of the SAAMCO/scope of duty principle has been substantially revised following the clarification of the SAAMCO principle of scope of duty by the Supreme Court in BPE Solicitors & Anor v Hughes-Holland [2017] UKSC 21, [2018] AC 599 and the Court of Appeal in the accountants’ case of Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton UK LLP [2019] EWCA Civ 40, [2019] 1 WLR 4610- AssetCo v Grant Thornton [2019] EWHC 150 (Comm), [2019] Bus LR 2291 in which the first edition of this book was cited several times, an auditor was held liable for trading losses caused by management fraud and the Court of Appeal at [2021] PNLR 1 considered the application of the scope of duty principle to a general audit case and the question of credit for the receipt by the company of new capital - The difficult question of the application of the scope of duty principle to dividends, discussed by the High Court in BTI v PricewaterhouseCoopers [2020] PNLR 7 and the Court of Appeal in AssetCo v Grant Thornton- Lowick Rose LLP v Swynson Ltd & Anor [2017] UKSC 32 on avoided loss- Developments in the application of rules of contributory fault to accountants in the light of the trial judgments on this issue in Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton and AssetCo v Grant Thornton- The effect of the Supreme Court’s decision in Singularis Holdings v Daiwa Capital Markets [2020] AC 1189 on auditor’s counterclaims and the illegality defence- The controversial High Court decision on accountants’ conflicts of interest in Harlequin Property v Wilkins Kennedy [2017] 4 WLR 30- Pre-action disclosure against auditors following the decision in Carillion Plc v KPMG LLP [2020] EWHC 1416 (Comm)- First Tower Trustees v CDS (Superstores) [2019] 1 WLR with important implications for the application of UCTA to disclaimers of liability - Halsall v Champion Consulting [2017] PNLR 32 where extended limitation under s14A was considered in the context of tax schemes and a tax adviser’s contractual time bar was construed- Evans v PricewaterhouseCoopers [2019] EWHC 1505 (Ch) on the date when the cause of action for tax advice was considered in detail- Developments in the law of privilege in relation to investigations of auditors including Sports Direct v Financial Reporting Council [2020] EWCA Civ 177, [2020] 2 WLR 1256- Substantial revisions to the Code of Ethics, disciplinary bye-laws, and the FRC’s rules and schemesThis title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Professional Negligence Law online service.

Since the last edition ten years ago the pace of technological and legal change has stepped up even more than before with previous editions. New legislation is in force such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK Data Protection Act 1998 and from 1 January 2021 "UKGDPR". The UK Information Commissioner has been looking closely at "Ad Tech" and what has become known as "big data" and how data are gathered on-line.Intellectual Property law in the ecommerce area has also changed. There is a very recently agreed new EU copyright directive which is due to be implemented in the 27 EU member states (but not the UK) in 2021.The post-Brexit transition period expired on 31 December 2020 which has implications for the application of ecommerce law in a number of different areas which are all addressed in the new addition.The 2010 EU vertical regulation and guidelines have recently been built on with the EU "geo-blocking" regulation and the related EU Commission's initiatives in relation to ecommerce in the anti-trust area.In 2020 the UK implemented changes in relation to EU law in the revised 2018 Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMS) through the Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 which are addressed in the new edition as post-Brexit the UK is retaining this legislation.Other updates include the distance selling legislation in the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and the Consumer Rights Act 2015 which came into force since the last edition.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Intellectual Property and IT online service.

Written by the recognised world authority on the subject, this title remains the definitive work on British nationality law.This Fourth Edition includes the following updates:- changes to primary legislation as regards deprivation of citizenship and registration as a British citizen;- changes to secondary legislation including Nationality Instructions being replaced by the Nationality Guidance, and the Immigration Rules which now contain provisions for a Statelessness Determination Procedure;- updated case law surrounding statelessness and possession of nationality- European Union citizenship, international standards and principles of nationality law, both in the European region and globally.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Immigration and Nationality Law online service.

A comprehensive title setting out the law and practice of planning applications, appeals and challenges, particularly focussing on:-The need for planning permission and the concept of development-Permitted development rights-Applying for planning permission and the consideration of applications by local authorities-Planning appeals-The role of the Secretary of State and the Welsh Ministers-Planning permission granted by development ordersDealing with why planning permission is needed, how it is obtained by permitted development, planning applications and orders, this title begins with the concept of development, the need for planning permission and permitted development rights. Planning applications are then considered at the local authority, appeal and call-in stages, with advice provided for developers, local authorities, interest groups and residents, setting out clearly how each can be involved in the process. High Court challenges are considered thoroughly. Finally, complex questions regarding the interpretation and implementation of each area of this process are discussed.It analyses the legal rules and case law, including the 2015 orders. Practical advice is given on making and responding to applications, dealing with planning committees, Ministerial interventions, appeals and call-ins. The operation of the Planning Court is also addressed from the practitioner's perspective.Helpful appendices include the relevant parts of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the Development Management Procedure Order 2015, the General Permitted Development Order 2015, the Use Classes Order and the appeal rules and regulations.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Planning Law online service.

Provides guidance to the complexities of establishing liability, as well as assistance on running psychiatric claims.This edition deals with the development of law and practice since the first edition, in particular:- The Grenfell Tower disaster - The change in attitude towards mental health - Discussion of Marsh v Ministry of Justice [2017] EWHC 1040 (QB)- Analysis of cases involving secondary victim claims- Updates on material contribution - Updates on changes to the classification of psychiatric injury This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Personal Injury Law online service.

The leading practitioner textbook dealing solely with the law and practice pertaining to all aspects of asylum in the UK. The Third Edition gives full consideration of the impact Brexit, the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 and the Illegal Migration Act 2023 on practice and procedure, covering:- Credibility assessment- Assessing risk- Persecution- Developments in the understanding of vulnerability- Exclusion for wrongdoing, for access to rights akin to nationality, and for non-UNHCR protection - Cessation of status- Third country cases- Procedures This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Immigration and Nationality Law online service.

Covers the key issues to consider when exploring if a Family Investment Company is an appropriate vehicle to help with an individuals estate planning.An updated version of the Tax Insight on Family Investment Companies published in 2019. Written by an acknowledged expert in this field, Deborah Clark of Mills and Reeve, this publication explores what makes a company a FIC, considers how a company works and the potential ways to make them more bespoke.A Family Investment Company (FIC) is a bespoke vehicle which can be used as an alternative to a family trust. It is a private company whose shareholders are family members. A FIC enables parents to retain control over assets whilst accumulating wealth in a tax efficient manner and facilitating future succession planning.The commentary covers issues on how to fund the structure, what tax issues to watch out for, what rights you might give to the shares and the pros and cons of different choices. It deals with directors’ powers, the use of an unlimited company and issues around privacy and wealth protection. Different structures are explained and their benefits and disadvantages highlighted.The commentary is bought up to to date with the new corporation tax rates and dividend tax rates introduced since the previous edition was published. It also reflects the author's continued practical experience in dealing with clients in this area. New features include:- a new chapter on Estate Planning Benefits- a new chapter on Treatment on Divorce- enhanced coverage of redeemable preference shares in the chapter on share capital- an expanded shareholders agreement chapter to include more information on what should be included in the agreement- a new chapter on share valuations- a new chapter on accounts preparation for Family Investment CompaniesThe guidance given is supplemented by examples and diagrams to helpfully illustrate the concepts described.

This publication provides clear and authoritative guidance on the tax issues surrounding cryptoassets in the United Kingdom. Cryptoassets are a type of digital asset. The most common examples are Bitcoin and Ethereum. HMRC do not consider cryptoassets to be money or that buying or selling them is gambling. This means that, in HMRC's view, profits or gains from buying and selling cryptoassets are taxable.The authors are Ben Lee, Dion Seymour and Zoe Wyatt. Dion is the Crypto and Digital Assets Technical Director at Andersen. He was formerly the crypto-asset policy and product owner at HMRC. As well as advisory work in this area, he also speaks regularly on this subject. His co-author is Zoe Wyatt, Partner and Head of Crypto and Digital Assets, also at Andersen.This is an evolving area in the UK and globally. It can be challenging for advisors dealing with business and individual clients to keep up with the pace of technical developments and the tax implications. The book helps readers understand HMRC's view by providing clear and practical guidance on the technology (including clear definitions of the technical terms), and the tax impact, including relevant case law. The commentary is enhanced by the inclusion of numerous examples as well as illustrative flowcharts and diagrams.The book also outlines the compliance requirements including self assessment returns and penalties. The OECD regime will also be covered. This book is be an authoritative and valuable tool for any advisors looking into this area for the first time.

With cyber security law being increasingly contentious, organisations require expert assistance to operationalise matters and uphold a necessarily robust security framework. Invaluable for legal practitioners and organisations, this comprehensive text covers both the law and its practical application, helping to ensure that advisers and organisations have effective policies and procedures in place to deal with cyber security. Topics covered range from privacy and security in the workplace and built environment, to social media and cyber security, and international law and interaction between states. Revised and updated, the Second Edition also benefits readers with coverage of new topics including:- The legal risks of generative AI- Cyber security disputes- Data architecture- Social media and cyber security - Non-fungible tokens (‘NFTs’) as legal property- Cyber security checklist and triageIn addition to contributions from leading international experts, the book also features in-depth reports from industry specialists. Additional context is provided through insights into how the law is developed outside the regulatory frameworks, case law and the role of professional and industry standards for security.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Cyber Law online service.

This essential guide sets out the core legal and procedural issues for developing principled litigation and compliance strategies in human trafficking and modern slavery cases. Bridging disciplines and jurisdictions, it draws on domestic, European, and international frameworks, warning against siloed approaches and advocating cohesive, lawful decision-making.The codification of slavery, forced labour, servitude, and trafficking is analysed in depth, with clear explanations of how reforms, including the Modern Slavery Act 2015, Nationality and Borders Act 2022, and Illegal Migration Act 2023, reshape UK law and its relationship with international standards, including evolving ICC jurisprudence. Positive obligations under Article 4 ECHR run throughout, with expert analysis of key developments such as VCL v UK, Begum v SSHD, World Uyghur Congress v NCA and R v Webb & Somerset How.The Third Edition expands coverage with new chapters on supply chain accountability, transnational corporate remedies, and trauma informed practice. It incorporates novel scholarship and offers practical tools for practitioners and judges managing cases involving victims of exploitation, whether as victims or defendants. Step-by-step guidance includes jury directions, routes to verdict, and identifying victims of trafficking and modern slavery, a frequent point of appellate criticism. Recognised as the practitioner’s ‘bible’, it remains the definitive single-source reference for this complex and evolving field. This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Immigration and Nationality Law online service.

Written in a straightforward, modern style and providing a comprehensive set of trust precedents this book is a value-adding reference work on key areas of trust law for private client practitioners. Containing a detailed discussion of administrative provisions, some of which are not generally dealt with in conventional textbooks on English trust law, it provides answers (with appropriate reasons and authority, where available) to a number of important questions for practitioners, such as: Are forfeiture clauses valid, and do automatic flee clauses work? How should a drafter provide for the trust's proper purpose, andwould STAR trusts be recognised in other jurisdictions? How can one validly restrict a beneficiary's right to information and trust documents, and what indemnities should retiring trustees request from their successors?The Second Edition reflects important new case law (in the Cayman Islands, England and other leading trust jurisdictions), legislative changes, changes to drafting practice and includes fully updated precedents which are also supplied as an accompanying electronic download. The meaning and, where relevant, the source of each provision used in the precedents is explained in the book, with suggested wording for common alternative options, as well as discussions of some common drafting mistakes and traps to avoid.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Banking and Finance Law online service.

International trade law in the UK is affected by sanctions regimes, trade deals, post-Brexit customs and excise regimes, strategic export controls, post-Brexit trade deals and the international geo-political situation. This title explores all these issues in offering a comprehensive analysis of the regulation of international trade under UK legislation.With the use of checklists, case studies and flowcharts this title addresses all of the current challenges facing international trade under UK legislation in a way that is easily accessible and practical acting as a reliable reference book to those engaged in the fast paced and complex world of international trade. The easy-to-navigate structure is split into five parts covering:* Part I provides a comprehensive guide to the UK’s sanctions framework and practical advice on how to engage with the UK authorities. * Part II sets out the law on export control and provides a guide to engaging with the UK Government, obtaining licences and challenging adverse export license decisions. It also explains the consequences of breaches of the export control regime and how to mitigate those consequences.* Part III considers the legal relevance of trade agreements and their effect on the rights and obligations on those conducting international commerce and trade. It provides a detailed guide to investor-state arbitration.* Part IV provides an accessible summary of UK customs and excise legislation as well as practical guides to compliance. It explains the procedure for challenging the seizure of goods both through review and appeals to the First Tier Tribunal.* Part V sets out the relevant legislation and obligations on British companies operating globally, including the penalties and consequences for non-compliance .This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Company and Commercial Law online service.

As the challenges posed by climate change become increasingly urgent, the importance of robust climate change law cannot be overstated. Climate change law and related litigation has increased and governments and organisations are being held to account. In Climate Change Law and Practice, Louise Smail draws on her deep knowledge of environmental law to explore the impact of legislation, and looks at how climate change law is working, focusing on the areas where cases have been brought and their success or otherwise.The book examines national regulations, regional agreements, and international treaties, most notably:- The Paris Agreement - The European Green Deal - National laws and regulationsThis book assists barristers and solicitors needing to understand how climate change law is developing to best support their clients. It is useful for policymakers, legislators and companies impacted by climate change laws, as well as academics in the field of environmental law, carbon literacy and climate change.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Environmental Law online service.

This is pack contains Adverse Possession, Second Edition (9781847663726) and Adverse Possession: First Supplement to the Second Edition (9781784512538).Adverse Possession, Second Edition:The second edition of Adverse Possession takes account of legislation and case law including Land Registration Rules 2003, Adjudicator to Her Majesty's Land Registry (Practice and Procedure) Rules 2003 and Land Registration (Referral to the Adjudicator to HM Land Registry) Rules 2003. It uniquely deals with the subject in detail, providing a full treatise on the law, referring to both English and Commonwealth authorities. It also examines the various issues of principle and practice which arise including title, meaning and elements of possession, the running of time, estoppel and human rights considerations.Adverse Possession: First Supplement to the Second Edition:- This first supplement brings the second edition (published in 2011) up to date.This pack will prove invaluable to property and real estate practitioners, land law practitioners and those involved in adverse possession.

The structure of AI on Trial follows the same process as a High Court trial, taking a unique approach to the most innovative of technological areas.Addressing the current state of artificial intelligence and the law, the book identifies why the technology should be ‘placed on trial’ and presents relevant evidence, before passing ‘judgment’ and proposing a Manifesto for Responsible AI and a blueprint for an ethical, legal and regulatory framework.The Second Edition includes:- Four new ‘evidence chapters’ on generative AI, data ownership, the digital divide, and AI in education- Discussion concerning the threats posed by ever-increasing digital and tech poverty, the opportunities for a potential revolution in education and the creative challenges from the rise of GenAI- Contributions from leading US and other international thought leadersWritten from the viewpoint of practitioners, academics and journalists, this is an essential title for all information and technology law practitioners, in-house counsel, data protection officers, company directors, finance directors, academics and students. Technologists, regulators, legislators and journalists interested in getting to grips with the issues presented by AI will also benefit.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Cyber Law online service.

This book sets out the options available to local housing authorities and housing associations, primarily by reference to England, in seeking to detect and act upon housing fraud.It has been written with four particular questions in mind:- What are the options available to a social landlord seeking to obtain the evidence to detect fraud? - How can they, in practical terms and employing best practice, recover the premises which have been ‘misused’ by the tenant?- Can they receive financial ‘compensation’ from the fraudsters?- What are the criminal repercussions of the fraud?The Third Edition includes coverage of: - Norwich Pharmacal orders in light of RBKC v Airbnb- Updates on Proceeds of Crime Act orders and other restitutionary remedies - Investigations and data protection - Possession action in the county court- Sub-letting/parting with possession- Investigation powers- Criminal offences and procedure- Civil remedies- The impact of new legislation, such as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025For ease of reference, relevant primary and secondary legislation has been included within the appendices. These also include templates for: Particulars of Claim (county court), Information (magistrates’ court), Notice to Quit and Notice Seeking Possession. There is also a useful landlord checklist, to ensure nothing has been overlooked during what can be a complex process.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Local Government Law and Property and Land Law online services.

The Law of Compulsory Purchase helps the reader to understand the law relating to compulsory purchase and compensation with quick to find clear statements of the law and practice on all points arising in relation to compulsory purchase and compensation. The book includes the detailed analysis necessary to grapple with tricky points encountered in practice, and cross-references to legislation and key case law and guidance.This fifth edition of the book is updated to include: - recent case law from the courts and the tribunal- the major changes in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023- the new MHCLG guidance and the tribunal’s new practice directions- proposals for further reforms from the Government and the Law Commission, including the Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Gringras: The Laws of the Internet tackles the legal issues arising from the internet in a clear, user friendly way. The book examines the serious legal, policy and societal issues surrounding the internet, including intellectual property, online abuse, the real net/dark net, VAT and taxation, competition, privacy, data protection, security, breaches, big data, AI, the online Cloud, the rapidly evolving Internet of Things, crime, crowd activities, internet freedom and internet currencies.The seventh edition keeps pace with this fast-moving field through numerous new practical examples, and coverage of court cases and ICO complaint cases, and updates to legislation. Revisions include:- New analysis of impact of previously decided cases- The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) - UK IPO address for service changes - The Data Protection and Digital Information BillThis title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Intellectual Property and IT online service.

Previously known as Drafting Agreements in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries, this title provides precedent agreements for the main types of commercial transaction encountered in the life sciences, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. In addition to the print version, each precedent is available via an accompanying website in a format which can be easily downloaded and edited.Detailed commentary on legal, commercial and practice issues accompanies every precedent. Provided by specialist lawyers from across Europe, this commentary also highlights important differences between English law and that of other key EU jurisdictions: Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden. Commentary on specific considerations for the US is also provided.In addition to precedent commentaries, the book also contains detailed commentary and discussion of legal issues common to the life sciences, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, as well as links to relevant materials (eg regulatory materials on clinical trials).This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Intellectual Property and IT online service.

Thomson's Family Law in Scotland, Ninth Edition, is a well-established, clear and comprehensive survey of Scots family law and is of practical use to legal practitioners, students and professionals working in child and family law. The book is set out in a clear and logical manner and includes chapters on:- The formalities and legal consequences of marriage, civil partnership and cohabitation- Divorce, dissolution and the breakdown of cohabitation- The rights and capacity of children- Contact and residence- Parental responsibilities and parental rights - Adoption and permanence- The Children's Hearings SystemThe Ninth Edition includes important recent legislative changes and provides commentary on how recent case law has helped to shape the future direction of the law. This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Scottish Law, Scots Law Student and Scottish General Practice online services.

Trusts and Estates Law Handbook brings together up to date texts of annotated and amended legislation for the trust practitioner. Each Act has been fully annotated with commentary which helps to provide a foundation for further research.The fourth edition has been fully updated to include: - The Estates of Deceased Persons (Forfeiture Rule and Law of Succession) Act 2011, and the introduction of clarification of the effect of disclaimers and forfeiture- The Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Act 2014 and the statutory powers of advancement and maintenance that were enhanced by this- The provisions for the virtual attestation of will that were introduced to the Wills Act 1837 during the Covid-19 Pandemic- New regimes for perpetuities and accumulations, and apportionment that were introduced by the Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009 and the Trusts (Capital and Income) Act 2013 respectively- The Presumption of Death Act 2013 - Important cases, including Marley v Rawlings [2014] UKSC 2, Akers v Samba [2017] UKSC 6 and Ilott v Mitson [2017] UKSC 17

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) aims to strengthen the ICT security of financial entities and ensure the resilience of the financial sector in the event of cyber-attacks or other digital disruption. DORA: Interpreting the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act is a definitive and detailed handbook, covering the legislative and compliance requirements. Split into two parts, this book provides an in-depth guide to DORA, whilst also examining the most recent updates and current practical issues. The book covers the various new and detailed reporting obligations that are created, alongside: - Increasing different types of IT security - Digital operational resilience (which is wider than just security) - Boards, roles and responsibilities - ICT risk management frameworks - Digital operational resilience testing and penetration testing and assessing - Patching and vulnerabilities - Modern and legacy systems - Identification, protection, prevention, and detection - Response, recovery, and backups - Third party service providers and dependencies - Crisis communication responses, training, learning, and evolving - Liability, investigations, enforcement, costs, and penalties The guide is essential reading for those working in financial services, insurance and ICT, alongside legal professionals and industry regulators.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Intellectual Property and IT online service.

Containing penetrating analysis of problem areas, as well as practical guidance, Whittaker and Machell on the Law of Limited Liability Partnerships comprehensively sets out the law of limited liability partnerships in England and Wales.The Sixth Edition has been brought completely up to date and includes:- New LLP case law on LLP agreements, expulsion, standing of former members to apply for the restoration of a dissolved LLP, the enforceability of pre-incorporation contracts, discrimination, appointment of receivers and disqualification- New case law on tax issues affecting LLPs including on the salaried member rules and capital allocation- An expanded chapter - written in conjunction with local contributors - outlining LLP structures in overseas jurisdictions, including corporate entity LLPs in Dubai, Qatar, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Guernsey, Gibraltar and Mauritius, and non-corporate LLPs in the US, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jersey, Belize, and the Cayman Islands.For legal practitioners and other professionals advising on the incorporation of an LLP, and on any of the legal and taxation aspects of carrying on a business through the medium of an LLP, Whittaker and Machell on the Law of Limited Liability Partnerships is a 'must have' purchase.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Partnerships online service.

This book provides easy access to formal guidance notes and other publications of third party institutions and organisations and supports cross referencing in the text. It aims to be a compendium handbook with a legal basis and will help the reader to:- understand the full range of issues which may face directors and those proposing to become directors- provide information and guidance on matters which boards may need to address in their decision making processes, including appendices detailing some practical checklists and a practical Glossary of terms with electronic links to the text aiding the accessibility of the work to all readers.- broaden the horizons of those seeking to understand the extent of the legal, regulatory and practical considerations which may need to be considered in companies both large and smallIt's an invaluable resource for company directors, company secretaries, and governance and HR professionals in organisations of all sizes, as well as their legal advisers, in house lawyers, company law practitioners, and financial advisers.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Company and Commercial Law online service.

A cradle to grave approach in pursuing claims under Part III MFPA 1984, including advice on how to commence, proceed and conclude claims, as well as presenting the legal framework and practical structure. These claims have a propensity to be sprawling and in light of more recent decisions, most notably in Potanin v Potanina [2024] UKSC 3 and TY v XA [2024] EWFC 96, prone to consistent change. This single comprehensive text addresses all the elements of such a claim.Not only do the authors summarise the legal framework, but they also assist practitioners with all the various pitfalls and dangers which can arise, such as the approach to permission hearings and dealing with foreign assets. Unlike any other text, this practical manual assists practitioners with answering the key questions:- What is the legal framework for claims under Part III MFPA 1984?- How do I prepare and litigate these types of claims?- What do I need to be careful about when making these claims?This indispensable guide sets out the key basics for those unfamiliar with these claims, as well as assisting experienced practitioners with more difficult or complex points. This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Family Law online service.

A sports governing body owes a duty to its athletes and fans alike to ensure that the playing field is level and the outcome is determined solely by the athletes’ natural talents, skill and effort, and not by confounding factors such as performance-enhancing drugs or equipment, or insuperable natural advantages in age, sex, or weight.Jonathan Taylor KC, with his unparalleled experience in the field over the past 28 years, in particular as lead advocate on some of the most prominent and important sports law cases ever fought, provides a detailed insider account of those cases as a means of illustrating the practical, ethical and legal issues confronted by regulators who are seeking to protect what makes sport such a unique and compelling spectacle. Jonathan has a range of stories to tell that give us a fascinating insight into what is really involved in fighting for the integrity of sport. These include prosecuting the spot-fixing case against the Pakistani cricketers in 2010, helping the sports movement respond to the state-sponsored doping scheme in Russia from 2011 to 2014, policing the boundaries of male and female competition categories in the Caster Semenya case in 2019, and litigating whether double amputee Blake Leeper had an unfair performance advantage over able-bodied athletes.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Sports Law online service.

"The publication of this book is most welcome. Dr Oliver Lewis’ expertise in medical ethics and human rights law add a depth and breadth to its content which takes it beyond that of practitioner’s guide to being an authoritative work covering all aspects of this important topic." The Rt Hon Lady Justice King (from the foreword)Coercive Control and Vulnerable Adults: Law and Practice in the Court of Protection and under the Inherent Jurisdiction of the High Court explains how the law protects adults from coercive and controlling behaviour where they lack, or may lack, the capacity to make their own decisions about their safety. This title looks at the challenges faced in this area and provides practical guidance on progressing cases to promote the autonomy of victims/survivors of coercive control and protect them against harm.Aimed at legal practitioners in this area, but accessible to the diverse range of professionals involved in safeguarding responses, the text provides an understanding of:- The ways in which adults with mental disabilities (including those with dementia or learning disabilities) are susceptible to becoming victims of coercive control and how to assess their capacity to make decisions- The law and practice of the Court of Protection and under the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court, including guidance on bringing applications, establishing the facts, the conduct of proceedings and the relevant legal tests, and the remedies available including injunctive relief- Trauma-informed skillsets that lawyers should deploy when representing one of the three parties in these cases: (a) the local authority, (b) the victim/survivor, and (c) the alleged perpetrator of coercive control.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Family Law online service.

“In one wide-ranging volume, Lambert and the country reporters demonstrate that law can not only keep up with technological change, but can in fact stay well ahead by anticipating upcoming questions. This comprehensive comparative reference will be invaluable for lawyers and students.” (Professor Joshua Fairfield. Washington and Lee University School of Law, Review of a previous edition)Bringing together a global team of authors, the International Handbook of Social Media Laws covers the law relating to social media across 34 countries in total. From influential social media defamation cases in Australia, to tweeting from court, and regulations enforced by the UK’s Online Safety Act 2023, this book clearly articulates the main legal issues and developments across various legal jurisdictions, to ensure a company’s social media presence is fully compliant with the law of each country. The third edition has been fully updated to incorporate new criminal and civil case law, and covers topics including:- Online abuse, online bullying and cyberbullying laws- Laws or rules specific to children and social media- Bans or restrictions on the use of, or access to, the internet or social media, including the influential TikTok, Inc. v. Garland case in the US- Use of social media as evidence in courts- Hacking and data breach laws.Contributors to the volume each provide coverage of their own country, ensuring the volume is both authoritative and practical. Countries represented include: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States and Uruguay.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Intellectual Property and IT online service.

Win-Win reveals the mindset and methods that set elite dealmakers apart, offering a roadmap for anyone who wants to master the craft of closing deals with speed, integrity, and lasting success.What separates the dealmakers from the dealbreakers? Why do some lawyers and business people close every deal - sometimes against all odds - while others get bogged down in endless negotiations, bruised egos, and missed opportunities? Written by a lawyer and drawing on real-world experience from high-stakes M&A and complex negotiations, this book refutes the myth that ruthless tactics and manipulation lead to the best outcomes. Instead, it champions the power of the win-win approach - where clarity of purpose, emotional intelligence, and relentless positivity create value for all parties. Learn how to spot the right counterparty, build trust from the outset, and navigate every stage of a deal with grace and strategic insight. Discover why leaving your ego at the door and focusing on your true goals are the keys to sustainable success.Win-Win is packed with actionable advice on leveraging relationships, spotting red flags, and knowing when to push, or walk away. It’s a must-read for lawyers and business professionals who want to close more deals, build stronger reputations, and thrive in an ever-changing landscape, where the real winners are those who make everyone feel like one.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Company and Commercial Law online service.