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Session Two: The UK and the European Court of Human Rights
When: 29/01/2015, 18.00 - 20.00 This talk forms part of the International Human Rights Practice series. The course will focus on the latest developments and emerging issues in European and international human rights practice: themes and systems, law and practice. It has been devised as a collaboration between Middlesex University ...
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Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill threatens access to courts and independence from government
The Law Society has raised concerns regarding the Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill 2014-2015 ahead of its second reading in the House of Lords on Tuesday 13 January. As the Bill stands there are a number of issues that would significantly impact on human rights. The Law Society supports the concerns ...
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Interim survey results now available
Within the next few weeks this year’s Law Management Section’s Financial Benchmarking Survey will be published. We thought, however, that you might like to have a sneak preview of what the full report will reveal. I am delighted to therefore introduce this year’s headline results, which give you a flavour ...
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AnalysisWho would be a trustee?
Lesley King discusses the Earl of Cardigan’s action for the removal of the trustees of his Wiltshire estate, in which a trustee was ordered to pay back their salary after their relationship with the Earl broke down irreparably
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NewsHuman rights update now available for January 2015
To read our January update please see attached document. Our updates include news about the Law Society’s human rights activities, volunteering and job opportunities, events and training. If you would like to receive our free updates please email sarah.j.smith@lawsociety.org.uk
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Sign up now for the International Human Rights Practice series 2015
The course will focus on the latest developments and emerging issues in European and international human rights practice: themes and systems, law and practice. It has been devised as a collaboration between Middlesex University School of Law, Matrix Chambers and The Law Society.
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EventCross Border Private Client Section Conference, London (4 March 2015)
This one-day event will deliver an in-depth examination by lawyers from various jurisdictions on the leading issues in international private client law.
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NCA methodology: January 2015
Details of the latest National Crime Agency methodology, dated 13 May 2015.
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OpinionThings have changed
The legal profession is naturally resistant to change, says Peter Rodd, but the transition from paper to online conveyancing is both logical and necessary
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FeatureFresh start
This year’s National Property Law Conference – the Property Section’s annual flagship event – looked to the future of conveyancing, and how practitioners can best prepare themselves for the coming years. Ian White reports back
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FeatureSwings and roundabouts
Mark Carver looks at the effects of property booms and recessions on risk in conveyancing transactions, and what changes the future might bring
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FeatureAsk the experts
Roger Buston reviews a new multi-author title covering the practice of residential conveyancing, from compliance to clients, and from mortgage fraud to fees
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FeatureGreat expectations
In a rising market, the expectations placed on conveyancers, from not only clients, but also lenders, estate agents and mortgage brokers, can put a real strain on conveyancing practice. Paul Coombes explains how you can manage expectations and stay ahead
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FeatureCapital thinking
The recent changes to capital allowance rules have drastically affected how purchasers and sellers deal with commercial property transactions. Mark Tighe explains how the property practitioner now has a far more crucial role to play in the process
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FeatureValue added
In the first of a new occasional series on social housing for property lawyers, Jennifer Robinson explains the key factors a commercial property lawyer has to consider when acting for Registered Providers who are acquiring land or property for development
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AnalysisSupreme Court upholds decision on breach of trust damages to lenders
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal made by AIB Group for compensation for both an error made by a law firm, plus all its other losses, following breach of trust in a remortgage transaction
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