Does Stamp Duty Apply?
Buying a property can be a stressful time, property views, renovations, taxes and all sorts, but you may be wondering
HAPPY BIRTHDAY – 4-years of Legal Utopia
Today, the 10th August 2021, is the fourth anniversary of Legal Utopia’s incorporation! Legal Utopia was merely a concept in
How does the UK Protect Foreign Copyright Works and Performances?
Under UK law, we are obligated to either provide full, partial or no protection to foreign works and performances. However,
What is the Intellectual Property Offices’ New Digital Renewal Service?
On the 14th July, the intellectual property office announced that a new digital renewal service for intellectual property rights has
What is the difference between a lease and a licence?
Often there is some confusion between what is a lease and what is a licence. There are similarities between the
What is a respite moratorium and how does it impact landlords?
The property market has been significantly challenges due to COVID-19 and there have been debts into the billions due to
What is the role of the Legal Aid Agency in providing legal aid to those unable to afford legal services?
The purpose of legal aid is to provide legal representation to those who are unable to afford it on their
What is a community infrastructure levy?
When individuals are developing on their land there are often extra costs outside of simply purchasing materials and the costs
Tax Relief For Transferring A Business Or Business Interest
Many businesses have been affected by COVID, this means that they have transferred their business or their business interest to
How can copyrighted works be used when the rights holder is unknown?
What are Orphan Works? The term ‘orphan works’ is given to creative works and performances that are subject to copyright,
Will the traffic light system be dropped on or after July 19?
The government has announced that all legal Covid social distancing and mask-wearing restrictions will be dropped from 19 July in England, the so-called Freedom
