All Feature articles – Page 15

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    How to be an effective COLP

    2024-03-12T13:22:00Z

    As compliance frameworks become more complex, and regulators get new fining powers, the compliance officer for legal practice (COLP) is an increasingly pivotal role. Jonathon Bray offers his top tips on how to be effective in this position

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    Authorities referred to in the member talk include

    2024-03-12T11:11:00Z

    The authorities referred to in Andrew Bishop and Stephen Lawson’s talk on executor removal

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    How an investigator can support with contentious probate

    2024-03-06T09:08:00Z Partner content

    Tony Imossi, of Law Society partner ABI, explains the benefit of using a professional investigator when dealing with a contentious will or trust

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    Under the influence

    2024-03-04T08:52:00Z

    Louise Dodds looks at undue influence and fraudulent calumny in respect of wills, and what you can do as a practitioner 

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    Tricks of the trade

    2024-03-01T13:54:00Z

    Kim Tasso looks at a three-tier, full firm approach to marketing private client services

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    Mastering LPAs and SIPPs

    2024-03-01T12:38:00Z

    Alistair Ellen, director of FP Wealth Management, shares how attorneys and self-invested personal plans (SIPPs) interact and what to be mindful of if a donor and SIPP owner loses capacity

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    Back to Basics: Heritage assets

    2024-03-01T09:17:00Z

    Sarah Murphy examines the inheritance tax implications of historic estates and national treasures  

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    Reputation on the line

    2024-03-01T08:36:00Z Partner content

    Natalie Wright, from Law Society partner Mazars, looks at the importance of due diligence and considerations of your reputation when referring to financial advisers

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    Retaining revocation

    2024-02-29T15:53:00Z

    The pitfalls of abolishing section 18 of the Wills Act 1837 should not be underestimated, argues Byron Jones

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    Pulling the strings

    2024-02-29T15:41:00Z

    As careers progress, many lawyers are put in management roles without necessarily having the tools to succeed. Susan Glenholme offers an introductory guide for those managing staff

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    Putting clients first

    2024-02-29T15:28:00Z

    Asset protection trusts have been in the news recently and not always for good reason. Tom Morrish comments

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    In the fast lane

    2024-02-29T15:01:00Z

    Victoria Newey looks at what needs to be considered when making urgent or expedited applications to the Court of Protection

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    Keeping it in the family

    2024-02-29T14:54:00Z

    Family structures are evolving, and the law must evolve with them. Alberto Perez Cedillo explores the cross-border implications 

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    Value creation and AI – a race to the bottom?

    2024-02-19T11:41:00Z

    For the better part of 12 months, artificial intelligence has been the talk of the town. Though beneficial, many have their concerns about what AI could mean for the future of the legal sector

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    Diversity and inclusion – the benefits to your firm

    2024-02-15T16:10:00Z

    Pearl Moses reflects on her experience with diversity and inclusion in the legal sector and although she says the profession is changing, bias remains an issue

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    Value for money

    2024-02-15T12:35:00Z

    Fiona Heald reviews a new Law Society title on charges for care under the Care Act 2014

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    Cyber insurance and the legal profession

    2024-01-30T08:14:00Z Partner content and

    As cyber fraud becomes increasingly prevalent, it’s vital that all firms take the necessary steps to protect themselves. Piers Winton, director at Paragon International Insurance Brokers, explains what action you should take

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    Making a mark

    2024-01-30T00:00:00Z

    Tim Newsome gives a brief overview of how trademarks work and how they can apply to various features of the web

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    In safe hands

    2024-01-30T00:00:00Z

    Sue Bramall outlines a three-step process for protecting your digital assets 

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    Training ground

    2024-01-30T00:00:00Z

    Is a new era of training and supervision under way in the legal sector? Diana Bentley investigates