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The European Court of Human Rights and international criminal law
Session 6: The European Court of Human Rights and international criminal law
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EventMake it happen: how successful law firms deliver excellence in law practice management and client care, Manchester (30 April 2015)
This free event will showcase how successful firms deliver and enable to business changes that bring results
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FeatureThird party funder hits back at court fee rises
John Kingston, head of investments at dispute resolution funder Vannin Capital, suggests what litigators can be doing now to mitigate the court fees hike
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Freedom of religion vs the right to be free from sexual orientation discrimination – clashing rights?
Session 5: Freedom of religion vs the right to be free from sexual orientation discrimination - clashing rights?
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OpinionInto the breach
Could the rise in information-sharing agreements forcing the breach of confidential agreements lead practitioners down a dangerous path, asks Simon Leney
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FeatureAge old problem
Lucy Trevelyan examines the role of private client practitioners in cases of elder abuse, and looks at whether changing the safeguarding procedures will help or hinder vulnerable people – and their solicitors
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FeatureIt’s my life
Cilla Wright discusses her work as an independent mental capacity advocate, and why professionals should not lose sight of the basic principles of the Mental Capacity Act when dealing with vulnerable people
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FeatureA delicate jurisdiction
Philip D’Arcy looks at the court’s powers to remove a trustee or personal representative
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FeatureOff limits
There are circumstances under which it is necessary to apply for a limited grant of administration. David King provides an overview of the grant ad colligenda bona, and a practical guide to obtaining it
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FeatureBack to Basics: Stamp duty land tax
Marlon Appleton provides a practical and detailed guide to SDLT for private client practitioners, as it relates to companies and gifting property, gifting between spouses, trustees, and options to purchase in wills
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FeatureHolding ground
The beneficial interest in land owned by two or more people can be held in different ways with different implications on the death of one of the co-owners. Ian Bond and Gary Rycroft look at the issues to consider and the obligations of private client practitioners
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FeatureReady and willing
Will-writing and estate administration offer steady income for firms, but the risks of exposure to negligence claims have discouraged many from this work. Mark Baxter offers a best practice guide to avoiding these risks and safely pursuing this profitable source of revenue