All Feature articles – Page 101

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    ’Tis the season for phishing

    2016-12-09T10:24:00Z

    Peter Wright provides some seasonal tips on avoiding cyber breaches during the festive period.

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    In principle

    2016-11-15T16:38:00Z

    The courts are increasingly willing to entertain proprietary estoppel claims and to hone the various limbs of the law. George Mallet examines two recent Court of Appeal decisions

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    New habits

    2016-11-15T16:37:00Z

    Philip Giles explains how private client, property and family departments can best work together when advising co-habitees

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    Blue Skype thinking

    2016-11-15T16:36:00Z

    Internet-based services can deliver better quality at lower cost – and are suitable for a wider range of client groups than most lawyers think. Vicky Ling explains which groups can benefit and provides advice on setting up such a service

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    The acid test

    2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

    Henrietta Mason considers recent developments in case law surrounding testamentary capacity, including the test for capacity, the burden of proof, the nature of understanding required, and mental disorders that might affect capacity

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    Back to Basics: Authorised payments for CoP deputies

    2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

    Those in control of the finances of an incapacitated person may be an attorney by a registered power of attorney or a deputy under the Court of Protection. As such, the authority that they hold in terms of the payments that they are authorised to make differs. Melinda Giles set ...

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    Climbing the ladder

    2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

    Gary Rycroft welcomes plans by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to reform the route to qualification, especially if it can stimulate and promote social mobility within the profession

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    Dignity in death

    2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

    Digital autopsies, where the deceased is scanned using a CT scanner, areless invasive than traditional post-mortems, and can provide a cause of death in over 70 per cent of cases. Claire Walker explains

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    The main event

    2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

    Events can help you promote your firm to new and existing clients, and build relationships – but only if you do it well. Annaliese Fiehn provides her top tips for planning an event

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    Give to receive

    2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

    Whether through ad hoc charitable donations or a strategic programme of philanthropy, clients in Britain have a long history of ‘giving back’. Alana Petraske and Christopher Groves look at the options, and the tax reliefs available

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    Give a little

    2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

    Legacy giving is increasingly important to charities, but only 6.3 per cent of the population leaves a charitable will. Research by Remember A Charity offers useful insights into how solicitors can promote charitable giving to clients, says Rob Cope

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    Screen savers

    2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

    In an ever-changing digital world, it is becoming increasingly important to make arrangements for the future protection of digital assets, including online accounts. Nick Wenban-Smith provides a practical guide

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    Wind up

    2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

    In the first of a two-part article, Jo Summers explains the various ways in which a trust may be brought to end and the key considerations for trustees

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    Protect your firm from cybercrime

    2016-11-10T11:07:00Z

    Peter Wright explains how firms of all sizes can take measures to protect their clients.

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    News from the SRA compliance officers conference 2016

    2016-11-10T10:59:00Z

    Mandeep Nagra provides a brief round-up of news from this year’s Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) compliance officers conference held on 20 October.

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    Insurance mediation activities and how to comply

    2016-11-10T10:54:00Z

    Sanjay Basra provides an insight into insurance mediation activities and what firms should consider in order to comply with the rules.

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    2020 vision

    2016-11-08T00:00:00Z

    In the second of our series focusing on law firm B P Collins, Ian Hopkins and Gina Connell look at how the firm drew up and implemented its new strategy, with a view to a major expansion in the next four years

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    Doing your bit

    2016-11-08T00:00:00Z

    The Legal Sector Alliance supports law firms to implement sustainable practices. Jim Haywood looks at the business case for sustainability and the steps small to medium-sized law firms can take to make a big impact.

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    A bright future

    2016-11-08T00:00:00Z

    A range of challenges face partners looking to plan effectively for their retirement in the current volatile marketplace. Mark Waddilove looks at the options, and which to choose at different stages of your retirement planning

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    In the Manager's Chair: Spinning plates

    2016-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Duncan Wood talks to Ann Harrison, chairwoman of Stephensons and member of the Law Management Section committee, about juggling multiple roles, presiding over a period of impressive organic growth, and making plans for the future