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Deep impact
Solicitors Journal

Deep impact

Amanda Fyffe explains how the economic crisis has affected different pension schemes, and why solicitors need to be aware of these effects when handling pension claims arising from a personal injury or fatal accident
The search party
Solicitors Journal

The search party

Jan Boothroyd discusses a new pan-industry national code for quality search data and identifies areas on the local land charge search form that give common cause for complaint
The price is right
Solicitors Journal

The price is right

The added costs of HIPs have been controversial, but those providers charging lower prices are not necessarily providing customers with the best service, says John Cook
The road to renewable
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The road to renewable

Julian Boswall explains the role the planning system plays in implementing renewable energy projects which will be essential in the UK's drive to meet its electricity needs
Stick or twist?
Solicitors Journal

Stick or twist?

Falls in the value of development land have created challenges for solicitors advising landowners. Alison Bailey advises on the best strategy to play
How the land lies
Solicitors Journal

How the land lies

Janet Armstrong-Fox sheds light on changes at the Land Registry this year which will have a practical impact on the day-to-day work of firms
Keeping up with the Joneses
Solicitors Journal

Keeping up with the Joneses

Commercial property solicitors are facing a number of challenges in the current climate, and they should keep pace with developments to ensure they provide the best service for their clients, say Eugene McMahon and Jeremy Whiteson
Update: commercial
Solicitors Journal

Update: commercial

Sara Partington discusses the government's change of mind over bailiffs' enforcement powers, unfair bank charges, the duty of care of directors, the ongoing saga of 'service by Facebook', and the payment of sums due under an agreement, together with agreed contractual interest rates