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State of play: case summaries

Karen Bayley and Jennifer Ridgway examine recent case law concerning the deprivation of liberty, vulnerable clients and trusts

Clarke defends LASPO as Panorama lifts lid on DIY justice

Will the BBC's exposé of government reforms to legal aid be too little, too late?

Grayling promises to 'monitor' enhanced court fee impact

Senior judiciary 'deep concern' at 600 per cent court fee hike

Microsoft pulls the plug on data security

Firms risk falling foul of compliance issues if client information is not safe

Associate Announcement: City marine law practice Jackson Parton sails smoothly with DPSCloud

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The business of IHT

It's very difficult to reduce inheritance tax exposure, but clients may have some luck by investing in shares exempt from the tax, says Scott Gallacher

Fit for purpose

Ask clients the right questions to ensure that the appointed attorney or deputy has the power to do everything that is required of them

Taxing aspiration

The Labour party's proposed mansion tax has many implementation issues, but one of its effects may also be to dampen house prices, suggests Lucy Brennan