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Common law conflict

When considering disputed wills, are the courts to prioritise common law tests of capacity, or those set out in the Mental Health Act 2005?

Eighty per cent increase in calls made out of hours

alldayPA Legal promises law firms their own dedicated team of legal call handlers

Recognition of a regional presence

Big legal players are continuing to invest in the regions, but is it enough to stop the north-south brain drain?

Associate Announcement: Taylor Vinters plot their path to success with new integrated IT solution

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Death bed gifts

Coming across a donatio mortis causa is very rare and proving it's validly can be equally obscure, but a couple of recent cases offer some...

Sprinting ahead with funding for smaller claims

The self-proclaimed world leader in litigation funding has brought to market a funding option for smaller claims, reports Catherine Baksi

Worker argues unfair dismissal due to 'philosophical belief'

EAT to consider when a manifestation of a religious or political belief is appropriate

Recognising the practicalities in Blankley

The decision in Blankley recognises the practicalities of a situation where a client loses capacity, says Sue Nash