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    On reflection

    2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

    Kerry Lawlor explores the concept of reflective practice, and how to implement it in your firm

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    Law Society power hour

    2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

    Simeon Hance summarises the latest policy developments for private client solicitors

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    Fairer end to relationships?

    2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

    A current government consultation is proposing the reform of cohabitation law, extending rights on both separation and death for cohabiting partners. William Gatting takes a closer look

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    Contact with care

    2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

    Holly Miéville-Hawkins and Sophia Withers consider the law relating to contact, capacity and deprivation of liberty 

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    Avoiding funeral feud

    2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

    Dealing with the aftermath of a death is always a sensitive time. Sarah Murphy sets out the legal position regarding a deceased’s body and the law relating to funerals, as well as advising on how to best avoid potential disputes

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    Trusts v forced heirship

    2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

    When a UK discretionary trust holds assets for a beneficiary whose domicile is in a forced heirship jurisdiction, which country’s rules prevail? Lawyers from different jurisdictions advise on how to navigate forced heirship conflicts in cross-border estates

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    Mirror wills and conflict

    2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

    Stephen Lawson and Katie Latham consider whether it is appropriate for solicitors to accept instructions to prepare mirror wills

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    A verdict on consent

    2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

    Zena Bolwig, on behalf of the Professional Deputies Forum, examines the implications of the AGNI Supreme Court decision for deputies

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    Charitable departures

    2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

    Demi Marie looks at the considerations when leaving part of an estate to a charity

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    AI balancing act

    2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

    Diana Bentley takes a look at how certain law firms currently use artificial intelligence (AI) in their work, and how to best balance the risk of using AI with its rewards

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    Not a question of fairness

    2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

    Felicity Miles looks at what McDaniel v Talbot tells us about the moral dimension in 1975 Act claims