All Feature articles – Page 9
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FeatureEvent round-up: healthcare funding discussion, and the Law Society’s bicentenary
Melinda Giles rounds up a recent event with a panel discussion on healthcare funding, and celebrating 200 years of the Law Society
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FeatureContract Natural Gas Ltd v Zog Energy Ltd
Ahmed Abdel Hakam examines Contract Natural Gas Ltd v Zog Energy Ltd, and what it shows for time running when a company goes into administration
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FeatureSpring renewal – key findings
Arjun Rohilla and Dan Blundell of Paragon provide an overview of what to expect when renewing professional indemnity insurance this year
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FeatureLeasehold update
The goalposts keep moving on leasehold reform. Katie Cohen provides an update on when we can expect some changes
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FeatureCelebrating a centenary
It’s 100 years since the Law of Property Act 1925 was enacted. Thomas Anderson outlines the ongoing relevance of the act for property practitioners
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FeatureEnergy building
Warren Gordon considers the consultation on changes to the performance of buildings regime
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FeaturePut to use
Jack Lightburn outlines what use clauses in commercial leases are, and their importance to both landlords and tenants
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FeatureLevel of risk
David Kempster outlines how to use data modelling to mitigate risks in property transactions
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FeatureSecurity of tenure
Jennie Graham looks at possible changes to the regime that governs security of tenure for business tenants in England and Wales
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FeatureDown the high street
Warren Gordon outlines the government’s proposals for mandatory high street rental auctions in England
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FeatureTaking charge
The large number of disputes going through the courts in the last few years has led to an evolution in the law on service charges. Ben Willis and Lucy Redman highlight key changes and look ahead to likely further developments
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FeatureFarming matters
The introduction of taxes on agricultural land has been much in the news recently. Julie Butler outlines the changes and considers tax planning in light of the new proposals
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FeatureManaging rights
Phil Parkinson and Talia O’Grady examine some of the issues arising in right-to-manage claims
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FeatureRegistration gap
Mike Harlow shares valuable insights on how HM Land Registry is improving its speed of service and responding to challenges currently facing the property industry
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FeatureDrafting green leases
Michael Poulsom considers what constitutes a ‘green lease’ and outlines some of the complexities in drafting them
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Feature“You have been banished!” Lessons learned from the Traitors
Can you tell if someone is lying? A team-building exercise inspired by the Traitors offers some interesting insights, writes James Brown
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FeatureThe regulatory pitfalls in post-completion
Priscilla Sinder outlines how post-completion processes in property transactions can help compliance officers meet their regulatory obligations and avoid costly mistakes
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FeatureRansomware – new government proposals
The government has announced new regulations designed to limit the rise in ransomware attacks. Lindsay Hill, CEO of Law Society partner Mitigo provides an overview of the plans
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FeatureThe Civil Justice Council review of the pre-action protocols
Masood Ahmed looks at the Civil Justice Council’s recently published review of pre-action protocols
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FeatureQ&As – shortfalls on client account
The second edition of Risk and Compliance Questions and Answers has been updated to incorporate the latest regulatory information and guidance from government, the legal regulators and the Law Society. The authors, Rebecca Atkinson and Tracey Calvert, answer a common question relating to client accounts.