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Don’t risk incorrect estate distribution, conduct a Certainty Will Search
Taking a client’s word that no Will exists or that there is no later Will of the deceased poses a risk that the estate will be distributed incorrectly either as an intestacy or by using an invalid Will. This not only prevents the deceased’s wishes from being carried out but also means that it opens the possibility of claims against the estate arising in the future.
Title Research launches a new guide on administering an estate with US assets
Title Research’s newest guide explains the complexities of administering an estate with US assets.
The dirty air of Dartford
The town of Dartford on the edge of London has served as a gateway to Kent and routes to the European continent for centuries. While trade and especially logistics has flourished, spurred on by the tunnel and bridge over the Thames, it has come at a huge cost to its residents as air pollution levels are among some of the worst in the south.
Terrafirma’s 2021 climate pledge
As a team of geoscientists, engineers, and property professionals, Terrafirma recognise the increasing damage that our changing climate is having on property, land and infrastructure.
Guide to Starting Your Own Law Firm: Step 4
Every single working day this year, the SRA has approved nearly two new start-up law firms. There are lots of entrepreneurs setting up their business. If you fall into this category, now’s the time to put your hand up and ask questions; the answers to which will help you on your way to running your own practice. Our guide is a great starting point to having these all-important questions answered.
Why an ABS?
My route to becoming a lawyer may be different from many of the people I’ve worked with but, when surrounded by CILEx lawyers, it’s fairly typical: a ‘once upon a time’ secretary who found a mentor who encouraged and lifted my aspirations. My route in was initially College and then distance-learning with CILEx Law School, side-by-side with an ever-increasing caseload and management responsibilities.
Title Research launches podcast discussing 2020’s biggest industry news stories
In episode ten of Topical Talks, Title Research was joined by Nigel Merchant, Technical Manager at Kings Court Trust, to discuss the biggest industry news stories from 2020
Cyber incidents up by more than a third with retail and manufacturing hardest hit
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has recently announced a collaboration with the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) as its recent figures show that reported cyber related incidents have increased by 36% compared to the same quarter last year.
Six leading legal technology suppliers join forces to launch The Global Efficiency Group
This new alliance brings together six leading specialists in information and document lifecycle management.
Global law firm Shearman & Sterling LLP goes live in iManage Cloud
Scalable information management system delivers powerful benefits to 2200 users across 23 global offices
Blog
The SRA’s client money reforms: good intentions, questionable execution
On the face of it, the SRA’s plans to tighten protections around client money sounds sensible. The detail, as ever, tells a more complicated story.
Recruitment, retention and reward in the legal accounts world
Understanding the legal finance market is important – not just for those actively involved in it day-to-day but also for leaders within law firms.
From ‘year zero’ to £6.5m – how a law firm found its second life
In 2018, I hit what I call ‘year zero’. On paper, Olliers Solicitors was a top-tier criminal defence firm but beneath the surface, I could see we were at a crossroads.
