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Compulsory purchase powers – key changes
Proposed changes to the rules around compulsory purchase
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On the register?
Chris Claxton-Shirley provides a reminder of the main requirements of registering trusts, including the exceptions which apply to certain clients.
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Civil Justice Council review of litigation funding
Jennifer Morrissey looks at the Civil Justice Council’s review of litigation funding
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Webinar summary: restrictions on title
Fiona Heald provides a summary of what was covered in the recent Section member webinar, restriction on title: top tips for private client and property lawyers
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Spreading the word
Gav Ward looks at the opportunities for using artificial intelligence in content marketing and the potential risks of doing so
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Owning up to mistakes
Paul Bennett, Jonathon Bray and Alexis Hearnden discuss what to do when mistakes are made
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Stay on message
Melissa Davis outlines how to build a successful brand by harnessing the relationship between internal law firm culture and public relations
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Lifelong learning
Lucy Trevelyan speaks to Mike Leeman about his experience as managing partner at Bell Lamb & Joynson
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A united front?
Anne Harnetty and David Sparkes consider the main drivers behind entering a merger, and what makes a merger succeed or fail
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Bumps in the road
Douglas Russell and Sally Jones give their views on how law firms can overcome 2025’s economic and regulatory hurdles with confidence
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Book smart
Simeon Hance, editor of PS magazine, and the library team share some of the benefits that the Law Society library can offer members
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Automating AML
Using technology to improve anti-money laundering processes isn’t just about efficiency – it’s about creating robust, future-proof compliance frameworks, says Katarina Pranjic
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Advance planning
Law firms need clearly defined ways of managing the careers of their lawyers, especially senior staff members. Diana Bentley looks at what options are available for those wanting to progress
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Mission accomplished?
Chris Marston looks back at the October 2024 professional indemnity insurance renewal experience
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What Hirachand means for conditional fee agreements
The judgement in Hirachand v Hirachand & Another [2024] UKSC 43 has led the court to make a ruling that success fees under ’no win, no fee’ agreements (also known as conditional fee agreements (CFA)) are not recoverable by persons bringing Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (1975 ...
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What does 2025 hold for dispute resolution?
As we step into 2025, the landscape of dispute resolution continues to evolve at a rapid pace. In this article, we bring together insights from the Dispute Resolution Committee, highlighting the key developments likely to shape the year ahead.
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On the money
Sarah Charlton comments on what the current SRA consultation on consumer protection may mean for solicitors handling client money
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Owning up to mistakes
Paul Bennett, Jonathon Bray and Alexis Hearnden discuss the importance of owning up to mistakes
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Procedural matters
Many firms are still struggling to have the correct anti-money laundering policies, controls and procedures in place. Alison Matthews summarises the key requirements