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An example of how misdistribution was avoided on an intestate estate
An example of how misdistribution was avoided on an intestate estate
Have you set up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
Alongside ensuring that your Will is kept up-to-date, it is wise to also put in place a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).
Redbrick Solutions shortlisted for Innovation and Excellence Award
The Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards 2019 celebrate the success and achievements of firms and individuals that have taken an innovative approach to demonstrate exceptional business performance.
Costs competence concerns leave law firms exposed to existential risks, say Burcher Jennings
The costs landscape may feel a bit quiet – but a year on from Lord Justice Jackson’s speech on supplemental costs, and with Government pledged to review the 2013 Jackson reforms, we’re still navigating a costs minefield.
In-house expertise the focus for Hudgell Solicitors as leading costs specialist Jeremy Smith appointed
Chief executive Amanda Stevens says the appointment of ‘one of the leading costs specialists in the country’ reflects Hudgell Solicitors’ desire to continue growing and further strengthen its position in the personal claims market.
Certainty Contentious Probate Area and Hub
In September 2018, Certainty the National Will Register will be launching a new and exciting opportunity for contentious probate solicitors.
JLT Specialty continues expansion of European Cyber practice
JLT Specialty (JLT), the specialist insurance broker and risk consultant, has appointed four new members to its European Cyber practice based in London and Stockholm.
InfoTrack takes “Search Provider of the Year, 2018” honours
InfoTrack are delighted to have won Search Provider of the Year in the 2018 Eclipse Proclaim Modern Law Conveyancing Awards for a third year running, beating off stiff competition from many established providers in the market.
JLT Specialty comments on the National Cyber Security Centre’s legal threat report
From a cyber security perspective, law firms have long been considered the soft underbelly of professional services firms, though we have seen many larger firms investing more in cyber security following incidents like the Panama Papers leak.
Zero-hours contracts
Bath Publishing have recently published the 2018/19 edition of the Employment Tribunal Remedies Handbook
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How unstoppable AI is reshaping UK legal practice
At a time when most technology innovation still flows from the US and China, UK lawtech is attracting growing international attention and capital.
Modern vehicles: new injury profiles and new legal challenges
As the number of electric vehicles on UK roads continues to grow year-on-year, it is important to address the risks that come with their increased adoption.
The SRA needs to admit it got it wrong about SLAPPs
The High Court judgment in Ashley Hurst v SRA in January raises serious questions about the regulator’s approach to allegations of SLAPP-like behaviour.
