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Law Society to launch will-writing accreditation scheme

Solicitors should exploit the potential of will banks by linking up with funeral services providers

COLPs Supplement | Complying with the accounts rules

Of the two compliance officer roles that open for nominations the COLP has, understandably, attracted ?the greatest attention. The main concern for the COFA will be the Accounts Rules. Jayne Willetts examines five of the most common breaches that can lead to non-compliance and that ?the COFA will therefore ?need to monitor.

The growing role of pain medicine in personal injury claims

Specialist pain medicine experts can help not only with determining condition and 'prognosis, but also, in complex cases, with diagnosis, says Dr Rajesh Munglani

How can accountants assist in matrimonial disputes?

David Liddell outlines recent departures by the family courts from traditional business valuation methodology

Technical disputes: the benefits of expert determination

This method can resolve disputes in a quick, fair 'and cost-effective manner, 'but how does it work and in what ways does it differ from other forms of ADR? Professor Robert Jackson explains

Battling the threat to expert evidence

The government has 'launched a raft of legislation and consultations in an attempt to radically reduce court costs, including those generated by experts. But while many believe the cut backs are too extreme, in 'the short term experts will have to adapt their practices to make their work pay. 'Mark Solon reports

Complex liability cases: learn from past mistakes

A recent case contains essential guidance for those relying on experts in highly technical cases, say Anthony Greenwood and Leanna Mailer

Clarke closes child abuse 'loophole'

Act follows private members bill introduced by Conservative MP Sir Paul Beresford