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FAQLibrary FAQ: Overriding leases
The Law Society Library gives details of precedents for overriding leases granted in pursuance of section 19 of the Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995.
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FeatureThe legal workspace of the future
Rob Millard looks at what the near future holds for law firm workspaces, from collaboration tools to artificial intelligence, and what these developments could mean for the business model of ‘law firm 4.0’
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FeatureComplaints - the business case for clarity
Good complaints handling is about communication and clarity. Fiona du Feu, Director of My Compliance Colleague, takes a look at how firms can improve.
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AnalysisFriends with benefits? Identifying beneficial owners in complex structures
Kate Andrews considers a High Court case which involved identifying the beneficial owner of a property, so that a judgment debt could be enforced.
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EventWebinar: Professor Whish’s president’s update (OnDemand)
In this webinar, Professor Richard Whish explored the key trends in competition law between 2019 and 2020.
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FeatureRent concessions during the pandemic: considerations for commercial landlords
Following the government’s ban on evictions of commercial tenants during the pandemic, Peter Robinson looks at what commercial landlords should consider when making concessions on rent and service charge
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NewsPodcast: Professor King’s spotlight on the Law Society’s video wills guidance
Professor Lesley King puts her spotlight on the new video will witnessing process and the Law Society’s guidance. She explains the background, impact and risks to consider related to the video execution of wills plus suggested solutions.
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FAQLibrary FAQ: Winding up trusts
The Law Society Library gives details of sources of commentary and precedents for the winding up, dissolution and breaking up of trusts.
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FeatureAccelerated payment of capital gains tax on residential land
Since 6 April 2020, report and payment for capital gains tax on residential land must be made within 30 days of completion. Lesley King looks at the rules that trustees and personal representatives need to follow.
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FeatureUplifting hourly rates for Court of Protection assessments
Roman Kubiak looks at the recent decision in the linked cases of PLK & Ors, in which the Senior Courts Costs Office assessed the costs in four cases at 20% above the guideline hourly rates.
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FeatureBook Review: The Perfect Legal Business
Reuben Glynn reviews a book full of lessons for law firms and lawyers about how to build and run the perfect firm – even in tough times
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NewsSound judgement when solving problems
James Perry explores the importance of sound judgement when facing difficult decisions in all walks of working life.
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EventWebinar: Whistl UK case – the case team’s perspective (OnDemand)
In late 2019, the Competition Appeal Tribunal upheld a decision by Ofcom finding Royal Mail to have abused its dominant position and imposing a fine of £50 million. This webinar, recorded 10 November 2020, provided by OfCom, delivered an overview of the original case and the subsequent appeal from the ...
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FeatureSix ways to ensure effective virtual supervision
Pearl Moses gives us her top tips on your regulatory obligations around supervision when many colleagues are still working remotely.
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FeatureQualifying questions
Melissa Hardee provides an update on the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)
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FeatureUnauthorised access
Tracey Calvert looks at the regulations on solicitors working in unregulated businesses
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FeatureTrust exercise
Adam Fellows looks at the key changes to the Trust Registration Service coming later this year
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FeatureCyber optics
Jonathan Freedman outlines how your firm can mitigate some of the new cyber threats
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FeatureSmall wonder
Peter Scott examines the financial issues small firms face in the long tail of the pandemic
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FeatureArrested development
Fiona du Feu and Andy Donovan look at the new obligation to supervise competency