Practice points – Page 41
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FeatureRules governing trusts
New European regulations to combat money laundering have far-reaching implications for those advising on trusts.
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FeaturePI diversification poses risks
The trend of non-specialist firms moving into clinical negligence work in a bid to shore up revenues following LASPO could have damaging consequences for the profession.
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FeatureThe retreat from Mitchell
Last week’s compliance guidance offers a more nuanced approach to penalty enforcement. Triviality has gone.
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FeatureRise of the company secretary
Once unfairly maligned as a glorified clerical position, the company secretary has become much more visible – and valuable.
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FeatureRefoulement – EU law and asylum
States are neglecting their basic international obligations.
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FeatureBreaking the covenant of trust
The SRA’s short-sighted approach to regulatory reform needs an urgent rethink.
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FeaturePolicing online abuse
The proliferation of complaints arising from social media poses difficult questions over how they should be dealt with.
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Data page – June 2014
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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FeatureSearch and seizure: your rights
A practical guide for solicitors who find themselves subject to a police raid.
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OpinionConsumer protection at a cost
While the Jet2 ruling supported the rights of customers, the court’s decision stretched the meaning of a European regulation.
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FeatureIrish lessons on PII
Ireland’s experience of professional indemnity insurance reform offers useful pointers for England and Wales.
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FeatureCriticising judges: a risky business?
How might the abolition of ‘scandalising the judiciary’ in statute affect public attacks on judges?
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FeatureGoogle and private information
The US company’s failed attempt to stop an action against it proceeding in the UK has great significance.
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FeatureData page – May 2014
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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FeatureJurisdictional ‘gateways’
Choosing the jurisdiction where a case is heard can affect cost, conduct and outcome.
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FeatureClerical errors in wills
The court appears to be adopting a more flexible approach to rectification of wills, in order to ensure that justice prevails.
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FeatureChancel repair liability
This is certainly a difficult and complicated topic. Here is a fresh view on it.
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FeatureMesothelioma compensation
Mesothelioma Act 2014 does not go far enough for victims of asbestos-related illness.