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Re G (children) (habitual resident) [2017] EWHC 2111 (Fam)
Children found to be habitually resident in this jurisdiction despite them currently being out of the jurisdiction.
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Keeping wills shipshape and Bristol fashion
Roman Kubiak discusses the plight of mutual wills and will disputes following family rifts.
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Autumn Budget - a missed opportunity
Despite the extra funding pledged in the Spring Budget, social care was conspicuously absent from Philip Hammond’s speech on Wednesday, writes Spencer Gardner.
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BNM v MGN – The essential summary
Andy Ellis, managing director of Practico Ltd, reacts to the Court of Appeal decision in BNM v MGN on proportionality.
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Contentious probate update - 2017 (part 3)
With Inheritance Act claims and will disputes being the order of the day in the first few months of the year, trusts, anonymity and judicial discretion seem to be the flavour of the spring and summer months.
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Doing Legal Business in Peru
Our Doing Legal Business series provides a guide for lawyers to working in key international markets.
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Cornering the market
Change is afoot in the asset management industry, with the FCA proposing sweeping changes and a major new European directive coming into force from January. Patrick Connolly discusses what this could mean for solicitors and investor clients.
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GDPR - What does it mean for civil litigation?
William Eggleston, trainee solicitor at Brabners, looks at what GDPR means for civil litigation.
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Note to forensic e-providers: 'discovery' is not the same as 'disclosure'
Jonathan Haydn-Williams explains why forensic e-providers need to understand their market.
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Risky business: how to avoid claims in civil litigation
Peter Hey, director at professional indemnity insurers Libra Managers, highlights some of the key risk areas which have given rise to some of the most expensive and time-consuming claims against civil litigators - and how you can avoid them.
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Should the court permit claimants to amend the claim form?
James Perry provides commentary on Wiseman v Marston’s Plc.
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Solicitors’ indemnity insurance spared Brexit effect
For third year in succession, the majority of solicitors firms experienced a smooth professional indemnity insurance (PII) renewal process.
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Best of the web – August 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, how to grow your client base, and the language used when talking about mental health.
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Jackson's report on fixed recoverable costs: our 30-second summary
Jonathan Haydn-Williams summarises Lord Justice Jackson’s report on fixed recoverable costs.
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Watch your behaviour
Dominic Regan looks at how misconduct can influence the court into awarding more damages.
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Harrison v University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust
Iain Stark, chairman of the Association of Costs Lawyers and a partner at Weightmans, explains why Harrison reinforces the need to ensure proper consideration is given to budgets.
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All change: New pre-action protocol for debt claims
The pre-action protocol for debt claims comes into effect on 1 October 2017. Craig Underwood, managing director & head of legal practice, and Melanie Hart, senior associate and solicitor advocate, discuss what it means for civil court claims.
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So you need an expert. Where do you start?
Sandy Mackay, a governor of the Expert Witness Institute and a practising expert in construction for 33 years, explains how to collaborate with an expert.
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Contentious probate update - 2017 (part 3)
With Inheritance Act claims and will disputes being the order of the day in the first few months of the year, trusts, anonymity and judicial discretion seem to be the flavour of the spring and summer months.