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FeatureQuality time
As part of a programme of change to the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we will soon be rolling out two new assessments designed to help firms to further drive improvement in their residential conveyancing practice. Eleanor O’Reilly-Joe explains
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FeatureInsure of yourself
If you arrange title or other insurances in relation to a property transaction, new insurance distribution rules apply to you. Steven Petty explains the rules and your options for compliance
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OpinionRinging in the new
Warren Gordon looks at some of the key wording in the new edition of the Law Society’s Code for Completion by Post
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FeatureWhat’s in a name?
We all think we know what a “house” is, but the definition in legislation has been causing confusion ever since it came into force in 1968, particularly for leaseholders. Students at Northumbria Law School look at the case law and the current position
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EventDawn raids: best practices and recent developments (OnDemand)
This webinar explores how to prepare for a dawn raid and how to protect your client’s interests.
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FeatureReforming fixed recoverable costs
As the government consultation on extending fixed recoverable costs in civil cases in England and Wales comes to a close, Sir Rupert Jackson considers the benefits and drawbacks of the costs regime in Germany.
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FeatureFunding litigation for intellectual property disputes
Rosie Patterson explains how litigation funding for intellectual property (IP) disputes can work for both clients and lawyers.
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FeatureMy legal life: Mr Justice Birss
Mr Justice Birss is the Supervising Judge for the Midland, Wales and Western Circuits. We asked him about his legal career and the trends he has noticed in the Business and Property Courts.
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FeatureCybersecurity - an update
Peter Wright, managing director of Digital Law UK gives us some top tips on avoiding cyberattacks.
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FeaturePrice transparency - how are firms doing?
Peter Scott, director of Peter Scott Consulting, takes a look at some law firm websites to assess compliance with the price transparency requirements.
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NewsStatement of truth: common errors to avoid
HMCTS has provided a list of common errors it has found in statement of truth applications.
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NewsChanges to the Financial Ombudsman Service
Thomas Bell and James Hall discuss the Financial Ombudsman Service’s expanded jurisdiction.
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AnalysisLine of duty: do landlords have a duty to inspect for property defects?
Jennifer Meech comments on a case that may impact how landlords carry out routine property inspections (Rogerson v Bolsover District Council [2019] EWCA Civ 226).
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EventCompliance forums for COLPs and COFAs: SRA Standards and Regulations (various dates in 2019)
Join us on 9 October and 11 November to learn about the SRA’s new Standards and Regulations.
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EventCompliance support forum for in-house lawyers (London, 2 July 2019)
This forum provides an update on the in-house lawyer’s current compliance position with discussions about common conduct and practising conundrums and suggestions for an appropriate and proportionate response.
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FeatureElectronic signatures: a beginner’s guide
Abbie Le Brocq, Abigail Gowland, Beth Haigh and Sam Parker explain how electronic signatures work, how they differ from digital signatures, and the pros and cons of the technology
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EventWebinar: contentious probate for non-contentious probate lawyers (OnDemand)
This webinar will teach you how best to avoid contentious probate and what to do if one of your clients or estates becomes contentious.
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OpinionFeeling the heat
Fiona Heald laments further disruption to the probate process as the government carries on with its courts reform programme
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FeatureStanding tall
Section committee member Helen Starkie discusses bouncing back from ill health, what the Law Society could do better to support its members, and why her sole practice is thriving