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FeatureSLAPP down
Rebecca Atkinson outlines what SLAPPs are and looks at why their use by firms is on the SRA’s radar
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FeatureCall of duty
Paul Bennett discusses new obligations around preventing sexual harassment in the workplace
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FeatureBeast of burden
Is the regulatory burden for solicitors increasing or does it just seem that way? Duncan Finlyson considers recent developments
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FeatureUnder investigation
Susanna Heley outlines what to expect when the SRA decides to investigate or take disciplinary action
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FeatureHeld to account
Andy Donovan appeared on the BBC recently and was asked to explain to the viewing public how so much client money could go missing. He outlines his personal response here
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FeatureAct of intelligence
There has been a lot of media coverage about the benefits and dangers of artificial intelligence, and the speed of its development. Jessica Clay and Lauren Chalker consider the challenges of regulation and whether it is keeping pace
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FeatureA question of competence
The SRA recently published its second annual assessment of continuing competence for 2024. Melissa Hardee considers the findings
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FeatureThe future of mediation: voluntary or compulsory
Rajinder Rai looks at the latest government changes around mandatory mediation
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FeaturePlaying it safe
The recent Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 amends the Building Safety Act to allow for further rights of recourse. Charis Beverton and Sarah Grant outline the key changes
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FeaturePipped at the post
Priscilla Sinder looks at how strong post-completion processes can help property practitioners meet their obligations and avoid costly mistakes
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FeatureLip service
Phil Parkinson and Aisling McWilliams look at the issues surrounding service charges under the new legislation, and highlight the need for further clarity in an essential secondary legislative framework
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FeatureShine a light
The law around ‘rights of light’ is complex. Matthew Weal, Shanna Davison and Hugh Le Gear consider the issues in light of the new government’s plans
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FeatureWhat next for leasehold?
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 introduces fundamental changes to extend further rights to leaseholders of residential property. Katie Cohen looks at the current act and outlines what the new government is likely to change
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FeatureA knotty issue
Claudia Oliver and Jack Lightburn outline the practical matters parties should consider when dealing with Japanese knotweed
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FeatureRegister change
After talking to customers, HM Land Registry is simplifying the process for updating addresses for service and applying for first registrations. Alister Heywood explains the changes
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FeatureSwept away
Tom Knightley considers a recent case disputing sweeper clauses within the service charge provisions of leases
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FeatureStreets ahead
A raft of housing, planning and property reforms featured prominently in the King’s speech, but how will they affect property professionals? Lucy Trevelyan reports
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FeaturePlan of action
Following the general election in July this year, the new government signalled an overhaul of the planning regime in England and Wales. Amy Penrose looks at the proposed changes
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FeatureHeld to account
Since the Building Safety Act 2022 came into force there has only been one decision published by the First-tier Tribunal concerning the principal accountable persons regime. Hannah Keane looks at the detail
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FeatureWellbeing for litigators
Louise Nicholson and Leah Alpren-Waterman look at how litigators can manage their own wellbeing, while providing the best possible service