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FeatureCTS – lessons learned?
Paul Sams explains why we must learn from the mistakes that caused the recent CTS cyber attack
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FeatureIn retrospect
Andrew Butler, KC considers retrospectivity and transitional provisions regarding the Building Safety Act 2022
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FeatureLevying up
Gavin Le Chat looks at the infrastructure levy and considers its relationship with the community infrastructure levy and planning agreements
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FeatureTurnover rent
Samantha Paxton outlines what to consider when putting turnover rent clauses into operation, including how this mechanism impacts other lease clauses
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FeatureServe and protect
Following the recent cyber attacks at CTS, Lindsay Hill, CEO of Law Society partner Mitigo asks how to protect your firm’s data when using a managed service provider
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FeatureBetter times ahead?
Are there better times ahead for professional indemnity insurance? Chris Marston, chief executive of LawNet, explains why he thinks this is likely
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FeatureFreeports – what’s next?
Following the publication of the government’s Freeports delivery roadmap late last year, Kate Garcia and Jonah Cohen provide an update on what progress has been made and what to expect next
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FeatureNotice of improvement
Robin Stewart outlines the processes and procedures in advising landlords and purchasers about improvement notices
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FeatureAll change for leasehold?
As the Leasehold and Freehold Bill 2023–24 wends its way through parliament, Lucy Trevelyan examines what the reforms will mean for the leasehold property market
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EventThe Building Safety Act and where we are now, 1 May 2024, Newcastle
This seminar focused on the Building Safety Act 2022, a very complex piece of legislation that conveyancers and other property professionals have had to make sense of to make informed decisions about taking on matters with building safety issues. Our speakers will offer practical advice and share litigation aspects of ...
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Value for money
Fiona Heald reviews a new Law Society title on charges for care under the Care Act 2014
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FeatureHow to be an effective COLP
As compliance frameworks become more complex, and regulators get new fining powers, the compliance officer for legal practice (COLP) is an increasingly pivotal role. Jonathon Bray offers his top tips on how to be effective in this position
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Authorities referred to in the member talk include
The authorities referred to in Andrew Bishop and Stephen Lawson’s talk on executor removal
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FAQLibrary FAQ: building and fire safety
The Law Society Library gives details of commentary and precedents relating to building regulations and fire safety
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NewsNew guide on the Building Safety Act published
The Law Society’s Conveyancing and Land Law Committee have produced a guide for members on the Building Safety Act 2022
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FeatureHow an investigator can support with contentious probate
Tony Imossi, of Law Society partner ABI, explains the benefit of using a professional investigator when dealing with a contentious will or trust
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AnalysisAmalgamation or merger of titles?
Adam Hookway of HM Land Registry considers applications for both amalgamation and mergers of title and explains the differences between them.
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OpinionReflecting on taxing challenges
New chair and vice-chair of the Private Client Solicitors Section Committee (PCSSC), Elizabeth Gibbison and Sarah Robinson reflect on 2023 and offer some predictions for 2024
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FeatureUnder the influence
Louise Dodds looks at undue influence and fraudulent calumny in respect of wills, and what you can do as a practitioner
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FeatureTricks of the trade
Kim Tasso looks at a three-tier, full firm approach to marketing private client services