Explore legal representation for rape victims, says Stern review

Monday, 15 March 2010 Legal representation for rape victims should be explored to counter the unfairness in the adversarial system felt by many, Baroness Stern said in her independent review into how rape complaints are handled, published today. ‘Victims often feel that the court system is unfair because they do not have their own lawyer to represent their interest...
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Probate: inheritance tax, mistakes, Hastings-Bass and disinherited children

Thursday, 11 March 2010 Mr Pitt was left brain damaged after a road accident. His wife was appointed his receiver. Mr Pitt received £1.2m in agreed damages. Acting on the advice of financial advisers Mrs Pitt transferred the lump sum to a discretionary settlement. The settlement was not a trust for the disabled under section 89 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984, and so... More In Practice...

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Smartphones, netbooks and ebook readers - an essential guide

Monday, 15 March 2010 It’s easier than ever to work out of the office, whether you’re at home, on the train or on a client site. We’re even seeing a trend towards virtual law offices – legal practices that are not attached to a bricks-and-mortar building but operate from the homes or satellite offices of their fee-earners. There are now so many devices available... More In Business...

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MoJ consults on implementing Coroners Act

Friday, 12 March 2010 The Ministry of Justice has called for views on how it should implement reforms to the coroner’s service in a consultation paper. Respo...
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‘Out of touch’ Law Society of Scotland facing a vote of confidence

Thursday, 11 March 2010 The 10,500-member Law Society of Scotland is to face a vote of confidence on its future as the voice of Scottish solicitors, as grassroots o...
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Law firm CEOs are standing up to be counted in the most difficult market yet

Last year was challenging for law firms to say the least. For the vast majority growth rates fell or stagnated. And redundancies were common, from the magic circle to the high street firms. Clients were more demanding, applying extensive scrutiny in seeking real value for money. Add in regulatory change, a growing tax burden, and underfunded public legal services; and the hangover from 2009 arguably makes 2010 an unpalatable prospect for law firm chief executives and their equivalents.

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