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FeatureAssessing the situation
Professor Robin Jacoby discusses his long and varied career in medico-legal practice
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FeatureGeneration gaps
Paul Maddock discusses some of the legal and social issues faced by older LGBT+ people that can often be overlooked by private client solicitors
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FeatureBack to basics: Business LPAs
A business lasting power of attorney enables a business owner to authorise an attorney to make decisions concerning their business interests when they are unavailable or lack capacity. Craig Ward reviews the basics
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FeatureNeeds must
For parents of children with learning needs, planning for the time when they are no longer able to care for them can be daunting and difficult. Nick Latimir, who has a child with autism, details some of the options available
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FeatureA place in the sun
Angharad Lynn looks at the issues involved when succession planning for clients with homes abroad
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Junior league
An anonymous junior lawyer lists some of the things they wish they’d known when first starting out in their career in private client practice
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FeatureGet the message
In the second of a two-part article on effective client communication, Fiona du Feu looks at the different – and not always obvious – ways in which clients may be vulnerable, and how your firm can best support them
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OpinionMorning matters
Fiona Heald explains how we’re trialling a new early start for some Section events, based on feedback from last year’s equality and diversity survey
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NewsLaw Society Excellence Awards 2020
The Excellence Awards are still open for entries and showcase excellence across the legal profession.
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FeatureWhat happened in the world of clinical negligence litigation in 2019?
James Bell of Hodge Jones & Allen offers a personal take on developments in medical negligence, including significant recent cases and proposed changes to fixed fees.
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NewsLaw Society updates TA6 form
The Law Society has published an updated Property Information Form (TA6) and explanatory notes, with changes to four areas, including Japanese knotweed and flood risk
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AnalysisDo landlords exercising Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery waive their right to forfeit?
Jennifer Meech comments on a case that clarifies the position for landlords considering taking tenants’ goods to satisfy outstanding rent claims (Brar v Thirunavukkrasu [2019] EWCA Civ 2032).
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VideosAML audits - what you need to know and how to be prepared
Pearl talks to Rebecca Atkinson about how Howard Kennedy LLP dealt with their recent visit from the SRA.
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VideosHow to charge what you’re worth
Pearl talks to Vanessa Ugatti about knowing your value as a firm and how to charge what you’re worth
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NewsLaw Society responds to independent review of legal services regulation
We have responded to Stephen Mayson’s interim report, expressing our concerns that the proposals would lead to a less coherent alternative to the existing regime
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OpinionRisk assessments – are you ready?
A cut-and-paste approach to risk assessments is not the way to address specific issues faced by your firm, says Pearl Moses
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FeatureReaching for the STARs
Frank Maher outlines an action plan for COLPs and risk directors responsible for implementing the new SRA Standards and Regulations (STARs)
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FeatureLaw firms – #metoo?
Peter Scott and Polly Rodway consider your regulatory obligations in the face of bullying and harassment allegations