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Landlord and tenant update

The housing market is in crisis, but changing the law will only go some way towards solving the problem, says Tessa Shepperson

Charity law update

Sarah Clune considers the impact of significant changes to lobbying guidance, tax avoidance, conflicts of interests and human rights in the charity sector

Safeguard your client's investment with Searches UK

There are various costs related to purchasing a property and depending on which level of protection you select for your client, Searches UK will return the money spent during the process should the transaction fall through.

Start the ball rolling

As the government aims to raise awareness of LPAs, practitioners should think about life planning as part of their marketing plans, says Sofia Tayton

Wilful neglect or mistreatment?

Healthcare professionals should have little to fear from a new criminal offence if they are already prioritising their patients' needs, says Laura Thompson

Damage control: Defamation Act in force

Stuart Evans and Simon Garner say that a stricter approach will hopefully lead to speedier resolutions

Double trouble: disaster can strike businesses twice

There is no substitute for a well-thought-out recovery plan, which includes insurance for physical damage and for any loss of trade during a period of interruption, says Paul Reed QC

Softly, softly, catchee monkey

Patience, concern and good intentions should underpin dealings with regulators, says John Gould