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Update | Estate planning: rejecting the 'golden rule' would have disastrous consequences

Rejecting the 'golden rule' would have disastrous consequences, say Charlotte Ford and Alexander Learmonth as they review recent cases on testamentary capacity in the aftermath of Hawes v Burgess

Through the looking glass: is Google's latest development right for law firms?

Lawyers will take a deep breath before deciding whether to use Google Glass, says Damian Blackburn, but this technology has both obvious and hidden benefits

Property Focus | Seeing clearly: greater transparency in rights to light

The Law Commission's consultation on rights to light is welcome, says Steve Smith, but they can't please everyone

Property Focus | What is a flat? Evaluating Jafton Properties Limited

The Court of Appeal judgment in Jafton Properties Limited held that sub-let flats used 'as service apartments were commercial properties. Natasha Rees reports on the effects 'for tenants

Honestly speaking: The healing power of honest conversations

Mark Brandon and Jonathan Macfarlane explore how honest ?conversations can have a 'healing power' in professional relationships

Winning fees: Alternative litigation funding in commercial cases

Tamar Halevy explores the likely practical impact of LASPO ?on alternative litigation funding in commercial cases

Property Focus | The future of conveyancing: customer service is key

Paul Albone examines the current state of the UK property market and how conveyancing has changed, and asks what can we expect from the next five years

Property Focus | Stamp Duty Land Tax savings schemes and the tribunals

Anthony Hennessy examines Stamp Duty Land Tax savings schemes and the tribunals