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FeatureTelecoms powers
Jonathan Cope provides an overview of updates to the Telecommunications Code and outlines how these will affect the provision of advice to landowner and operator clients
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FeatureOut of harm’s way
Caroline Bielanska reviews the safeguarding responsibilities of solicitors, and how to navigate related client and legal duties when looking to prevent the risk of harm to any vulnerable person they might encounter
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FeatureAI part II: What should we solve for?
In the second article of a three-part series, Kelly Fermont gives her quick-fire introduction to the world of AI
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AnalysisDon't delay: avoiding a common Legal Ombudsman complaint
Almost a third of complaints made to the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) are about residential conveyancing issues, such as delay. LeO’s Jason Chapman outlines a real case and explains how complaints can be avoided – saving considerable time and costs.
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FeatureIs client care now critical?
When client communication goes wrong, complaints will follow. Given that connection, what has been the effect on client communication (and therefore on complaints) of the pandemic and the cost of living crisis? Fiona du Feu reflects
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FeatureThe common good
Nicola Brant and Lisa de Silva look at common conflicts of interest that can arise for will and estate planning practitioners, and what you need to consider
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FeatureModern families
Alberto Perez Cedillo examines what you need to consider when advising modern families across different jurisdictions
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FeatureTime change
Changes to the Legal Ombudsman Scheme Rules came into effect on 1 April 2023. Paul Wightman outlines what to expect
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FeatureClose encounters
Bethan Byrne and Sheena Cassidy Hope look at how you can support vulnerable clients in getting married
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FeatureInvesting in the role
Law Society partner SIFA Professional review the practical aspects of deciding on an investment strategy as a trustee and the role that specialist financial advisers can play in ensuring these decisions are both legal and effective
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FeatureIncreasing inclusion
In this case study, Clifford Chance outlines how they adopted and applied a global inclusion strategy in the UK
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EventKey developments in EU and UK competition policy (OnDemand)
Listen to Professor Richard Whish and James Marshall discuss key developments in EU and UK competition policy 2022/23.
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FeatureFreelance solicitors – new risk protections
With many solicitors now taking the freelance route to practice, Travelers Europe have developed an insurance product to mitigate their risk. Here, they outline how it works.
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FeatureA question of privilege
Adam Sher considers the issue of privilege and its impact on SRA investigations
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FeatureIn confidence
Bronwen Still provides an overview of the regulatory requirements around confidentiality, and outlines some of the more common, and difficult, situations facing firms
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FeatureA change in time
Changes to the Legal Ombudsman Scheme Rules came into effect on 1 April 2023. Paul Wightman outlines what to expect
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FeatureDevelopments in AML
With the recent SRA announcement that law firms should expect an increase in AML burdens from the UK government, Julie Norris and Charlotte Judd consider some key updates
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FeatureAI part I: Welcome to the world of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence has been a talking point for some time, but how is it affecting the legal profession?
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NewsMelinda Giles, PCS committee member, featured on BBC Breakfast to discuss LPAs
Following a report about lasting powers of attorney and dementia, Melinda Giles pressed the importance of sorting an LPA early, picking the right attorney and getting advice from a specialised solicitor.