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EventPrivate Client Section: Elderly Client Care Conference 2015 (16 October, London)
On 16 October 2015, the Law Society brought together lawyers, doctors, academics and representatives from the charity sector at this annual event at Chancery Lane, explaining what solicitors need to know when dealing with the unique challenges of elderly client law. Angela Rippon OBE spoke as ambassador of the Alzheimer’s ...
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NewsDoing Legal Business in Costa Rica
Our series of Doing Legal Business guides provides an overview and guide to doing legal business in key international markets. Our comprehensive guide gives you a detailed overview of: Information about the legal services market in each country Main economic sectors and areas for law firms How the legal ...
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AnalysisCourt of Appeal reverses deathbed gifts decision
The Court of Appeal has restated the law relating to donatio mortis causa, and clarified the test to be applied in determining such claims, explains Lesley King
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How to create a Risk and Compliance Service login
If you have not done so already, you will first need to register on the communities page. This can be done from the “Register now” link at the top right of this page.
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FeatureHow can a law firm spread the cost of shareholder exit tax efficiently?
Andy Poole and Nigel Holmes provide an overview of a common issue with the limited company structure and how to overcome it
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FeatureABS case study: BT
BT’s legal team became an ABS in March 2013. Chief counsel Archana Makol, in conversation with Grania Langdon-Down, explains why they made the decision, and the new subsidiary’s strategy.
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FeatureInformation security – constant vigilance is essential
The government’s 2015 Information Security Breaches Survey has just been published. One of its most striking findings is that the average cost of the worst single breach suffered by respondents has risen sharply. It now stands at £1.46m - £3.14m for large organisations (more than 250 employees) ...
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FeatureChanges to client care information and Legal Ombudsman time limit: an update on the EU alternative dispute resolution (ADR) Directive
The EU ADR Directive is a piece of European legislation designed to improve consumers’ access to good quality ADR schemes (including ombudsmen) when they purchase goods or services from a trader (including solicitors).
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EventPodcast: Mediation in resolving contentious probate disputes (ADR)
This podcast is a recording of coverage of of one of the Private Client Section’s 2015 seminars. The seminar is presented by Miranda Allardice of 5 Stone Buildings, and Barbara Rich
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AnalysisSpotlight: Re MN (Adult)
This appeal raises fundamental questions as to the nature of the Court of Protection’s jurisdiction. What guidance can it offer us?
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AnalysisSpotlight: Re X (Court of Protection Practice)
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that both domestic law and the requirements of article 5 of the ECHR currently mandate that P is joined to proceedings for judicial authorisation of the deprivation of their liberty
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Member benefits
As a member, your firm will gain access to a full suite of services, including: COLPs and COFAs ‘safe harbour’ advice service The Risk and Compliance Service has a advice service dedicated to compliance officers for legal practice (COLPs) and compliance officers for finance and administration (COFAs). If you ...
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Who should join the Risk and Compliance Service?
If you are involved in managing compliance, then this service is for you! Recent changes to the legal regulatory landscape mean that, increasingly, senior-level partners, law firm managers and risk professionals will be under intense scrutiny. They are expected to take a lead role in creating an effective risk-aware culture ...
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The best of the web - June 2015
This month’s round-up of the best practice management comment and features from across the web includes articles on what SMEs can expect from the new government, how to identify whether a consultant is genuinely self-employed, and how to meet the challenge of the ‘always-on’ consumer.
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AnalysisNokes v Heart of England Foundation NHS Trust [2015] EWHC B6 (Costs)
In one of the first judgments since the Jackson reforms, Master Leonard has given useful guidance on the extent of recoverability of post-LASPO ATE premiums in medical negligence claims