All Feature articles – Page 79
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FeatureRun to ground
High ground rents in new leases are an increasing concern in the leasehold sector, especially when they provide for periodic increases. Rawdon Crozier and Ibraheem Dulmeer give an overview of the topic and solicitors’ duties
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FeatureFighting words
The ripples are still being felt from the recent cases of Purrunsing, P&P and Dreamvar. How are law firms responding, especially in the current limbo before the P&P and Dreamvar appeals? Maria Shahid investigates
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FeatureDirect hit
The fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive will be transposed into law in England and Wales on 26 June. But, Alex Ktorides cautions, property practitioners may still not be aware of the potentially significant effect of the directive on their work
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FeatureManaging a missing person's financial affairs
The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 Act received royal assent in April, establishing a new legal mechanism to deal with the property and financial affairs of a missing person. Lesley King looks in greater depth at the provisions within the act.
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FeatureBook review: Kerry Underwood on Personal Injury Small Claims Portals
Stephen Hines reviews Kerry Underwood’s three-volume guide on all aspects of funding, small claims, the portals and fixed costs.
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FeatureKey issues in the Draft Money Laundering Regulations 2017
Sue Mawdsley examines what to look out for in the new draft regulations.
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FeatureA look at the Criminal Finances Act 2017
Janet Noble summarises the new Criminal Finances Act 2017.
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FeatureMediation in uncertain times: CMC annual conference report
Jonathan Haydn-Williams reports back from the Civil Mediation Council’s (CMC) annual conference.
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FeatureBad news for third party funders: has the tide turned?
Kerry Underwood looks at two recent decisions from the English and Irish courts, which could signify a turning of the tide for third party funding.
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FeatureThe argument for self-care
Sass Boucher is a counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the BACP, working in private practice. She discusses how the act of self-care can be an antidote to working in stressful and traumatic roles.
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FeatureBest of the web – June 2017
This month’s round-up of best practice management comment, features, and news from across the web includes articles on technological innovation in law firms, workplace productivity, and how to improve your emotional resilience.
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FeatureDispute resolution in a future EU/UK trade 'deal'
How can indefinite European Court of Justice jurisdiction be avoided, asks Stephen Hornsby.
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FeatureOff-plan property development: a risky business
Eason and another v Wong [2017] EWHC 209 (Ch) – under certain circumstances a lien is applicable to a buyer’s deposits, making them a secured creditor, when a seller liquidates.
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FeatureDamages-based agreements – friend or foe?
Tobias Haynes, solicitor at FS Legal, explains why damages-based agreements (DBAs) are ripe for reevaluation as a means of promoting access to justice and a better value funding option.
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FeatureMortgage fraud: spotting the warning signs
Peter Rodd has been leading our series of fraud and cybersecurity seminars taking place until the end of June. Here, he shares a real-life example of mortgage fraud and the warning signs that the conveyancer failed to spot.
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FeatureSign it over
There are several reasons why clients may want to transfer ownership of their home to their children – avoiding its value being included in care fee assessments, for example. But, cautions Roz Wyeth, there are major tax implications when passing on property
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FeatureBack to Basics: Drafting LPA clauses
Craig Ward looks at how to draft clauses in lasting powers of attorney, including the importance of clarifying client instructions, being aware of current case law, and drafting with a practical outlook
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FeatureWalking papers
In 2008, Quanticks was one of the first law firms to go completely paperless. Neil Quantick explains why he made the switch, the benefits it can bring, and how it can work for firms
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FeatureBrexit - FAQs
Janet Noble looks at some frequently asked questions from solicitors about the impact of Brexit on legal businesses.