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FeatureTaking its toll
The Community Infrastructure Levy has been in force for over three years, but there are still concerns about its impact on both the costs of development and individual buyers, tenants and landlords. Warren Gordon explains
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FeatureAiming high
In the first in a series of articles in association with the Law Society’s Law Management Section, Andrew Otterburn offers a simple solution to assessing and improving the profitability of your firm’s conveyancing work
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FeatureRestricted movement
In the first of a new series of articles in association with Land Registry, Richard Hill explains the process for removing or cancelling the ‘joint proprietor restriction’ under form A
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FeatureSafe as houses?
The recent high-profile Superstrike case has wide implications for landlords and tenancy deposit schemes. Steven Wood, whose firm acted for the claimant, outlines the case and the current legislation covering tenancy deposits
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FeatureNew tricks
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 heralds a number of changes to the law relating to listed buildings. Matthew Stimson explains
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OpinionThe main event
Property Section chair Peter Rodd looks ahead to the Property Section’s 2013 annual conference, just over five weeks away
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OpinionGetting together
Law Management Section chair and Wollen Michelmore managing partner, Chris Hart, looks back at this year’s Annual Conference
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FeatureGrowth spurt
In June, the Law Society’s Small Firms Division held its first conference, focused on practical strategies for growth. Tony Roe rounds up the sessions at the event and lessons to learn
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FeatureThe front line
In today’s volatile environment, being able to cope with shifts in the market and adapting your firm to stay ahead will be key to success. Julie Harrison explains
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FeatureThe rules of civility
The cuts to civil legal aid have hit both members of the public and law firms hard. Richard Burcher looks at the strategic options for firms deciding whether or not to continue with civil legal aid work
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FeatureThe best policy
Steve Ray looks at how to secure the best terms at the 2013 professional indemnity insurance renewal, and outlines the changes ahead, including the introduction of staggered renewal dates and the end of the assigned risks pool
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FeatureYoung blood
The Legal Education and Training Review has brought questions about legal careers to the foreground. But many firms remain unsure about whether hiring a trainee is worth their while. Emma Dickinson explains the benefits
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FeatureCause and effect
In today’s challenging market, most firms will be looking at how they can become more efficient. But this goal may get in the way of a more important one – being effective. Patrick McKenna and Edwin Reeser explain
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FeatureFront and centre
With the demographics of the UK changing rapidly, diversity is essential for law firms wanting to attract the best people and meet clients’ needs. And strong leadership is key to achieving this goal. Dr Gillian Shapiro explains
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FeaturePressed into service
Local papers can be a valuable source of publicity for law firms, at little cost. So how can you maximise the chances of exposure for you, your team and your firm? Tim Saunders explains
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FeatureOpen season
Deregulation has changed the legal services market forever. Barry Wilkinson looks at the lessons to be learnt from other deregulated markets, and how law firms can apply those lessons to make sure they succeed
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FeatureWar of independence
Ian Muirhead provides a personal perspective on the Solicitors Regulation Authority decision to allow referrals from non-independent financial advisers, and looks at how law firms can select advisers they can trust with their referred clients
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FeaturePS July 2013
This edition features trustees with conflicting interests, forensic accountants, using artwork to meet tax liabilities, the RDR, WIQS, wealth planning, elderly care, being a charitable trustee, probate in France and Jersey, deathbed mental capacity, Green Deal and probate properties, investment bonds, and conflicts of law in cross-border cases
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FeatureFail to plan
Helping clients to understand how planning permission works can be challenging. Linda Russell provides a back to basics guide to what all property solicitors need to know about planning