All Feature articles – Page 112
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FeatureHope springs
The Law Management Section’s 2015 Financial Benchmarking Survey has just been published, and for the first time in many years, the results all suggest positive change in the market. Andy Harris from Hazlewoods introduces the results of the survey
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FeatureIs less more?
The buoyant mood in the legal sector masks a new potential risk for firms: overtrading. Barry Wilkinson explains what it is, why it happens, and why it could spell real problems for law firms in 2015
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FeatureTrain of thought
In the second of her series on legal education, training and development, Nicola Jones looks at how new routes to legal qualification are opening up opportunities for both firms and aspiring lawyers
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FeatureUnder cover
After a year when much-heralded proposals to reform the professional indemnity insurance market flared briefly before being snuffed out, will 2015 see any significant changes in the renewal process? Grania Langdon-Down reports
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The UK and the European Court of Human Rights
Session 2 from our Human Rights practice short course
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The Global Quest for Effective Equality
Session 3 from our Human Rights Practice Short Course
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FeaturePart of the action: the revised CPR 36
Maura McIntosh investigates the revised part 36 of the CPR, in force from 6 April
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FeatureBetter than cure
Wills and probate is the third most complained-about area of law in England and Wales today. Cerys Jones outlines some quick wins to help you avoid complaints in the three most sensitive areas: costs, delays and instructions
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FeaturePick of the bunch
In response to the ageing population and increased demand for elderly care, providers are offering a much wider range of care services. Oliver Stirk outlines the options, and how private client practitioners can help
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FeatureCareful as you go
Bethan Harris and Beatrice Prevatt provide a detailed guide to Care Act 2014
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FeatureBalancing act
Knowing who your client is and balancing the need to act in their best interests with regulatory requirements around conflicts and confidentiality can be challenging when acting for elderly clients. Melinda Giles explains
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FeatureBack to basics 35: Deprivation of liberty
Adam Boukraa looks at how the system in place to authorise deprivations of liberty under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 works
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FeatureConnecting the dots
Conflicts of interest can arise when solicitors act for clients to whom they are connected. Michelle Garlick looks at the statutory guidance on these tricky situations, and what solicitors should do when faced with them
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FeatureThe leftovers
The self-certification amount of which firms can donate to charity without prior authorisation increased to £500 from 31 October 2014. Jacky Ellis outlines the rules for dealing with residual client account balances and provides some handy hints
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FeatureRoundtable: Jackson reforms and your practice part 1
It’s clear that 18 months on from the inception of the Jackson reforms, litigators are continuing to grapple with their practical impact. The CJS executive committee, plus some Section members, share their experiences on how they are tackling the problems the reforms have thrown up and how their practices have ...
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FeatureRoundtable: Jackson reforms and your practice part 2
The second part of our Section roundtable event discussing the practical impact of the Jackson reforms, with a link to a podcast recording
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FeatureSwings and roundabouts
Mark Carver looks at the effects of property booms and recessions on risk in conveyancing transactions, and what changes the future might bring
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FeatureFresh start
This year’s National Property Law Conference – the Property Section’s annual flagship event – looked to the future of conveyancing, and how practitioners can best prepare themselves for the coming years. Ian White reports back
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FeatureGreat expectations
In a rising market, the expectations placed on conveyancers, from not only clients, but also lenders, estate agents and mortgage brokers, can put a real strain on conveyancing practice. Paul Coombes explains how you can manage expectations and stay ahead