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Proving Service in Defended Section 21 Claims: Lessons from Wigan County Court
Written by Philip Nam I was recently instructed to attend Wigan County Court in a defended Section 21 possession claim, which serves as a useful reminder of the importance of evidencing service correctly, particularly where tenants choose to defend proceedings....
Heads Up: Parking on Railway Land Just Got Riskier
At White Collar Legal, we like to keep things simple. The law can be a maze, but our job is to break it down into plain English so you actually understand it. And here’s an update you need to know about if you’re thinking of parking at a train station. What’s...
When Saying Isn’t Proving: Lessons from a Leasehold Service Charge Dispute
By Philip Nam I was recently instructed, just 24 hours before the hearing, to attend a case involving a claim for unpaid service charges dating back to 2023. The Claimant, a freeholder, was pursuing the Defendant, a leaseholder, for approximately £3,000 in unpaid...
From Farm to Fairness: Understanding the 2025 Sheep Carcase Regulations
In a move that’s been long-awaited by farmers and processors alike, the UK government has introduced the Sheep Carcase (Classification and Price Reporting) (England) Regulations 2025, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at bringing transparency and fairness to the...
Antarctica and the Law: One of the World’s Weirdest Legal Frontiers?
When most people think of strange or obscure laws, their minds turn to ancient by-laws about walking sheep through towns or rules about what you can wear on a Sunday. But one of the most overlooked, and arguably oddest, legal jurisdictions on Earth is also one of its...
The Honey (England) Regulations 2015: What Changed?
As of 24 June 2015, a key update to honey labelling rules came into effect in England only, under the Honey (England) Regulations 2015. These regulations clarify the definitions of various honey types - vital for producers, retailers, and consumers alike. Although...
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