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FeatureShould litigation be a last resort? Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Council
Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Council has the potential to reshape the landscape of dispute resolution and access to justice. Rajinder Rai and Peter Causton untangle the weeds of the case
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FeatureAutomatic revocation
The only way to prevent abuse from predatory marriage is to revoke section 18 of the Wills Act 1837, argue Andrew Bishop and Dr Juliet Brook
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FeatureChain of command
Leigh Sagar explains what you need to consider when dealing with a client’s digital assets
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FeatureSafety first
How does the Building Safety Act impact on wills and probate? Lisa de Silva and Sarah Crane investigate
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FeatureOnline Court of Protection applications
In January 2023, the Court of Protection (COP) successfully introduced its online filing system for applications relating to the appointment of a new property and affairs deputy. At the same time, the new upfront notification process was introduced, along with a new assessment of capacity form, ...
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FeatureBetween two poles
Alberto Perez Cedillo looks at what you need to consider when dealing with cross-border succession and estate planning
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FeatureLasting legacies
Roman Kubiak and Emily Welch look at options to help save charitable legacies from failure
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FeaturePower Trip
Fiona Heald and Sophie O’Connell look at what will change when the Powers of Attorney Act 2023 comes into force
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FeatureMeddle class
Donna Withers looks at the recent update to Jersey’s probate laws, and how this will affect Jersey’s concept of intermeddling
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FeatureClaims services: more important than price?
Simon Radcliffe discusses the increasing importance of claims services to buyers of mergers and acquisitions insurance
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Online Court of Protection application FAQs
Commonly raised questions and answers which will assist practitioners with utilising the online service:
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FeatureConference spotlight: litigation funding
Dr Emily O’Neill shares what was covered in the litigation funding workshop she chaired at this year’s dispute resolution conference, and considers why this is such an important and timely topic
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FeatureThe challenge of challenging behaviour
Rebecca Atkinson explores the SRA’s new fair treatment rule
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FeatureWorking it
Employee ownership of businesses is on the rise. But will law firms embrace the structure, and what does it offer? Diana Bentley investigates
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FeatureProfitable partnerships
Andrew Allen considers the upcoming basis period change and its impact on law firm partnerships
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FeatureMemories of merger
James Libson speaks to Simeon Hance about his career, the challenges of being a firm manager, and the benefits of merging with a tech-savvy firm
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FeatureMind over matter
Kerry Slater reflects on the impact changes to SRA guidance will have on resilience, psychological safety, and the wellbeing of legal professionals