All Feature articles – Page 23
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FeatureClient states
Jon Bray and Rachael Eyre consider the importance of ongoing and effective client due diligence
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FeatureWorking culture
As workplace culture comes under increasing focus from the regulator, Iain Miller examines the relationship between culture and compliance
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FeatureThe importance of distinguishing funds
Lesley King discusses the recent case of Batt v Boswell: where confusion over trust and personal money led to a family dispute between two siblings following the death of their parents.
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FeatureQualifying experience
Melissa Hardee outlines the requirements for qualifying work experience (QWE) under the solicitors qualification scheme
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FeatureBott & Co Limited v Ryanair
Anthony Field summarises how Rosenblatt secured a landmark Supreme Court win for Bott & Co Limited against Ryanair
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FeatureCryptoassets
Anita Clifford considers the money laundering risks associated with digital assets and the implications for the regulated legal sector
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FeatureTaking on apprentices
Denise Wright outlines the growth of legal apprenticeships in the legal sector and shares the experience in her firm
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FeatureCase update
Nigel West considers a recent case where electronic signatures came under the spotlight
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FeatureSevering a joint tenancy without notice
Roman Kubiak discusses the recent decision of Dunbabin v. Dunbabin [2022] EWHC 241(Ch), in which the court found that a joint tenancy had been severed despite the absence of a notice.
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FeatureIn on the act
The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act will be published this month. Claire Hartley and Louise Day look at what’s in it and what it will mean for commercial rent arrears
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FeatureThe pros of AML audits
Anti-money laundering continues to remain a high priority for the regulator and firms should be considering an audit to evaluate the extent to which they are in the scope of AML regulations. Amy Bell outlines the advantages
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FeatureFreeports – state of play
A year has passed since the March 2021 budget day announcement of the first eight freeport locations. Kate Garcia considers what progress has been made since then and what we can expect to happen next
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FeatureStolen property alert
Recently there have been stories in the media about the fraudulent sale of properties. Peter Rodd looks at relevant cases and outlines some of the warning signs of vendor fraud
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FeatureEnergy efficient?
Minimum energy efficiency standards are changing. Jenny Doran outlines the implications for landlords of commercial properties
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FeatureAgents of change
Sarah Dwight considers the historical dynamic between estate agents and property practitioners, and suggests how the relationship might be improved
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FeatureHMOs: Back to basics
Robin Stewart revisits the subject of houses in multiple occupation and outlines some tricky issues for property practitioners to consider
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FeatureBoard games
Bernadette Bennett talks to a number of property companies and suppliers about how the process of onboarding clients might be improved
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FeatureCase update
Nigel West considers the result of an intervention by the regulator into a solicitors practice.