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Time running out to establish old public rights of way

New developments and changes to rural life are bringing back the issue of public rights of way onto lawyers' desks as interested parties only have...

Not having a risk register isn't a risk worth taking

Firms should regard the new requirement to have a risk register and a compliance plan as an opportunity to improve efficiencies, however unclear the SRA's...

The end of nil rate band trusts for couples?

Now that married couples and civil partners can claim the transferable nil-rate band, is there any point in setting up a nil-rate band trust on...

Who will pay for the expert's report?

As DJ Tacy Cronin considers whether a divorced couple's monies under lien with one of their solicitors should be used to pay for an expert...

Landlord and tenant update

Tessa Shepperson reviews the effectiveness of tenancy deposit regulation, including the de facto unenforceability of landlords' financial penalties, and whether the new provisions in the...

Children update

As the courts are getting to grips with new family models, Noel Arnold reviews how they approach the protection of children's interests

Kool for skool

“Thank you sir, you are really funny.” This is not a commendation I would typically strive for as a solicitor. However, given the circumstances, it...

Secret courts consultation is a cover up

The terminology used in the latest consultations on closed material procedure wrongly equates government interest with public interest, says Jeannie Mackie