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FeatureAI balancing act
Diana Bentley takes a look at how certain law firms currently use artificial intelligence (AI) in their work, and how to best balance the risk of using AI with its rewards
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FeatureAvoiding funeral feud
Dealing with the aftermath of a death is always a sensitive time. Sarah Murphy sets out the legal position regarding a deceased’s body and the law relating to funerals, as well as advising on how to best avoid potential disputes
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FeatureContact with care
Holly Miéville-Hawkins and Sophia Withers consider the law relating to contact, capacity and deprivation of liberty
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FeatureCharitable departures
Demi Marie looks at the considerations when leaving part of an estate to a charity
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FeatureMirror wills and conflict
Stephen Lawson and Katie Latham consider whether it is appropriate for solicitors to accept instructions to prepare mirror wills
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FeatureA verdict on consent
Zena Bolwig, on behalf of the Professional Deputies Forum, examines the implications of the AGNI Supreme Court decision for deputies
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FeatureFairer end to relationships?
A current government consultation is proposing the reform of cohabitation law, extending rights on both separation and death for cohabiting partners. William Gatting takes a closer look
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FeatureNot a question of fairness
Felicity Miles looks at what McDaniel v Talbot tells us about the moral dimension in 1975 Act claims
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FeatureTrusts v forced heirship
When a UK discretionary trust holds assets for a beneficiary whose domicile is in a forced heirship jurisdiction, which country’s rules prevail? Lawyers from different jurisdictions advise on how to navigate forced heirship conflicts in cross-border estates
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FeatureLaw Society power hour
Simeon Hance summarises the latest policy developments for private client solicitors
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FeatureOn reflection
Kerry Lawlor explores the concept of reflective practice, and how to implement it in your firm
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FeatureWhat the new government means for compliance, ESG and corporate risk
Jonathan Armstrong explores how the change in prime minister is likely to impact compliance, ESG and corporate risk
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FeatureLaw Society power hour
Simeon Hance summarises the latest policy developments for private client solicitors
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FeatureOn qualified electronic signatures
Nearly a year after HM Land Registry approved the use of qualified electronic signatures, uptake is still languishing in single figures. Richard Oliphant explains why flawed guidance, not the technology, is to blame and how to fix it
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FeatureSDT cases – acting dishonestly
Two solicitors have been struck off after the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal found they acted dishonestly in separate property-related matters. Nigel West investigates
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FeatureWhy ‘what’s it worth?’ isn’t the most important question in probate property
Daniel Marsden of Probate.Auction looks at the problem with valuations when it comes to probate properties
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FeatureWhy higher salaries aren’t solving law firms’ talent challenge
Law firms are paying more than ever for their staff – but money is no longer enough if they want to attract and retain top talent
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FeatureAdvice for advisers
Tax advisers are now required to register with HMRC. Nick Paterno explains why the new registration rules affect most law firms, and what your firm needs to do to comply
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FeatureKeeping up with clients
Emma Egerton-Jones shares why the most powerful competitive advantage available to small and medium-sized law firms is one that no tech budget, however large, can buy