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The Bartlett Duty for estate administrators: when you might need to stick your oar in
27 May 2026If an estate has a controlling stake in a company, you're not just a passenger - sometimes, you may need to steer.

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Modern families: surrogacy sparks Landmark Trust law ruling in £200M estate
27 May 2026The High Court has delivered a landmark decision in the case of Cator & Ors v Thynn & Anor [2026] EWHC 1045 (Ch), addressing the challenges of trust law in the context of modern family dynamics.

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Operation Pangea XVIII: What the UK’s largest medicines seizure means for the Pharma Sector
27 May 2026Over two million doses. £4.6 million. Just 14 days. The results from Operation Pangea XVIII are striking with important implications for businesses operating in the UK pharmaceutical supply chain.

- Events
Procurement law annual update for academies and maintained schools
Tuesday, 7 July 202610:30 am - 11:30 amStaying on top of the latest developments in procurement is essential for schools and trusts looking to remain compliant and make informed decisions. This informative webinar is designed to keep you up to date and confident in how procurement is operating under the Procurement Act 2023.

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Updated Charity Commission guidance on social media
26 May 2026Social media in one guise or another has been with us for more than two decades, but it wasn't until September 2023 that the Charity Commission published guidance on the topic. The guidance followed in the wake of reported regulatory casework, which featured the use, oversight, and control of social media accounts associated with charities.
In April 2026, the Commission updated the guidance to mention the Online Safety Act 2023. It is perhaps strange that the update came so late or that an update was needed at all. After all, the Online Safety Bill was going through Parliament while the Commission was working on the guidance.

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First-tier Tribunal decision upholds disqualification of de facto trustees
26 May 2026The First-tier Tribunal decision in Sharon Evans & Anor v The Charity Commission upheld the Charity Commission's disqualification orders against two individuals deemed to be de facto trustees of a charity, and whose personal and business interests interacted with the charity's in an "inappropriate" manner.





