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FAQs: General issues
How do I access the premium web content associated with my Section membership? Click ‘Register now’ above the search bar on the Communities website, fill out your details and pick a password. The site uses cookies to remember you on computers you use regularly, so you don’t need to log ...
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FAQs: Joining and renewing your membership
First you will need to create a password by completing a short registration page on the communities website. Once logged in using your email address and password, simply click on the ‘Join us’ link on the homepage for the Section of your choice. Follow the on-screen prompts to ...
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NewsNominate now for 'Human Rights Lawyer of the Year': nominations close 5 June
This category celebrates excellence and outstanding achievement in Human Rights in the year that marks the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta. We are looking for a solicitor whose sheer determination and dedication has made an exceptional contribution to the promotion, protection and advancement of human rights. ...
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Law Society response to the Queen’s speech
There are three areas of specific interest to the Law Society covered in the Queen’s speech: the British Bill of Rights, the Europe Union Referendum Bill and the Investigatory Powers Bill. Law Society president Andrew Caplen said: “British people believe in fundamental principles such as freedom of speech, the right ...
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FeatureManual handling
Helen Clarke reviews the first guide for practitioners on the Care Act 2014 to hit the market
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FeatureDigging deep
It’s over 10 years since HMRC introduced the DOTAS regime. Tony Monger and Dave Jennings consider how it has worked in practice, and whether strengthened rules will signal the end of the tax avoidance industry
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FeatureOpportunity knocks
Ian Cooper outlines three simple steps for building your private client business
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FeatureFor the record
John Galvin explains why health and welfare lasting powers of attorney should not be overlooked as part of later life planning, and argues for the inclusion of a clause giving attorneys access to medical records
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FeatureBack to basics: Residence and domicile
Jo Summers explains how to assess client’s residence and domicile status – and the impact this can have on will-drafting and succession issues – and examines the new EU certificates of succession
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FeatureAlternative take
In the second of a two-part series on the beneficial interests in land owned by two or more people, Ian Bond and Gary Rycroft consider the importance of applying for alternative restrictions to protect both the solicitor and their client
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FeatureCrossing the borders
March this year saw the fourth Section conference on cross-border and international private client issues. Section committee member Alberto Perez Cedillo reports back on the talking points of the day
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FeatureHave a care
The past few years have witnessed substantial reforms to social care in both England and Wales. Lisa Morgan and Leah Steele outline what to expect of the new care regime coming into force next April in Wales
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FeatureAll in the family
As inheritance tax once again becomes a political hot potato, Matthew Duncan looks at the issues involved in renting out inherited property, and managing the resulting shared ownership situations that can arise between family members
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NewsMake an appointment
Simon Leney strikes a note of caution for those firms appointing themselves as executor when drafting a will – the practice may not be around for much longer
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NewsThink ahead
Graham Murphy explains how the Law Society has been raising the profile of private client practitioners among consumers
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NewsNew international tax compliance regulations in force
The regulations set out FATCA due diligence and reporting obligations for UK financial institutions, explains Jo Summers
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Event
How to fund and successfully manage competition damages claims (14 October 2014)
Kate Botting and Rocco Pirozzolo on competition damages claims.
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NCA methodology: May 2015
Details of the latest National Crime Agency methodology, dated 13 May 2015.
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OpinionThe big event
In recent editions I have mentioned that, for a variety of reasons, the Law Management Section committee has been very short on members; I am delighted to report that we now have a full complement.