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FeatureInsurance matters
The Building Safety Act 2022 has introduced new risks and the impact on the PI insurance market is still unknown. Piers Winton, director at Paragon International Insurance Brokers, looks at what’s in the Act and outlines the risks it poses for law firms
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FeatureDelaying tactics and clients - the risks
Jonathon Bray looks at some cases where inaction on client matters resulted in disciplinary action in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. He outlines how to avoid the risks.
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EventMazars retirement and investment planning workshop (On Demand)
Explore planning issues you need to consider pre-retirement, at retirement
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EventProperty Conveyancing Convention: climate change guidance (On Demand)
Our speakers discussed the practice specific climate change guidance and what questions the Law Society are looking to answer next for practitioners in relation to this. Watch the recording here
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EventProperty Conveyancing Convention: implications of the Building Safety Act, a government and industry view (On Demand)
This session focused on the Building Safety Act and fire safety. It offered practical advice and covered: how to identify high risks and relevant buildings enquiries to raise reporting to clients and lenders Watch the recording
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NewsHMCTS communications and engagement survey
HMCTS want to find out what you think about the way they communicate and engage with its users.
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NewsA Ministry of Justice Consultation on Open Justice
The Ministry of Justice is undertaking a call for evidence on how government can support and strengthen the openness, transparency, and the accessibility of the court and tribunal services in the modern age.
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FeatureEconomic Crime Act – an update
Laura Williamson provides some top tips on dealing with property transactions where overseas entities are involved
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EventWebinar: managing risks around source of funds
Sharpen your understanding of the significance of and requirements surrounding client due diligence in relation to source of wealth (SOW) and source of funds (SOF).
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EventWebinar: underground banking and informal value transfer system
Watch this webinar to bring you up to date on the risks and red flags associated with money laundering through underground banking.
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FeatureFair is fair: understanding the SRA ‘fair treatment’ rules
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has introduced a new set of “fair treatment” rules into its Codes of Conduct. Ed Livingstone and Joe Cannon of Fox Williams outline what the changes mean and discuss the key steps all law firms should consider in response to the changes
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EventFixed recoverable costs regime (On Demand)
Watch this on-demand to hear from our expert panel about changes to the fixed recoverable costs (FRCs) regime.
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FeatureObituary: Keith Biggs
It is with great sadness that we report the sudden death of Keith Biggs on 4 April 2023. Keith will be well known to many readers and much missed. He was appointed district probate registrar at Winchester in 1984 where he remained until his retirement in 2004. ...
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OpinionShifting landscapes
Sarah Murphy reflects on recent news, and how this demonstrates the ever-changing landscape of private client law
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FeatureTrustee mistakes
Huzaifa Moosa reviews some potential pitfalls for trustees, how to avoid them and what steps can be taken to mitigate a mistake if one occurs
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FeatureThe generation game
Roman Kubiak looks at how artificial intelligence is likely to change the face of the legal landscape
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