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Modernising the law of wills

Professor Nick Hopkins and Spencer Clarke discuss the Law Commission's proposals to bring the law of wills into the 21st century

Firms not shopping around for professional indemnity insurance

Emergence of brokers' schemes a main driver behind law firm loyalty to insurers

Cross-border jurisdictions problematic for privilege

Different concepts of 'privilege' can present challenges, but there are a few steps that can bring some predictability, say Colin Passmore and Alexandra Webster

Avoiding estate disputes

Rigorous documentation around assessments of capacity should become the norm, especially considering the concerning rise in dementia figures, says Sir Robert Francis QC

Shaping government policy

Ministers must consider the cost of defending poor decisions, Katy Watts tells Matthew Rogers

Do you need protection from an obsessive LIP?

Jonathan Fozard explains how solicitors can protect their clients from troublesome LIPs

Graduates develop lead generation chatbot for law firms

Prediction algorithm combined with machine learning will deliver quality referrals, LawBotX team promises

Calling Mr Perseverance and Miss Analytical

What can law firms learn from Mr Men themed personality tests for new hires, asks Matthew Kay