Ask Chambers and Partners LIVE: Your invitation to an exclusive event series
Ask Chambers and Partners with LexRex Communications You’re invited to a series of exclusive, insight-packed Q&A sessions providing the opportunity to meet a member of the senior UK research team at Chambers and Partners and ask your most pressing questions about any aspects of the Chambers and Partner’s research process, methodology, rankings and editorial calendar. […]
Topical Talks podcast on Trusts with Adrian Schuck
The latest episode of the Topical Talks with Title Research podcast features Adrian Schuck, Senior Associate at The Wilkes Partnership LLP, and Nigel Merchant, Technical Manager at Kings Court Trust, for a discussion about Trusts. The episode covers: Trust registration The public’s understanding of Trusts Advice for you as a legal professional And more… Listen to […]
The Antique Hoarder: Blanchards Case Of The Month
Frequently, when we visit hoarder residences, we encounter piles upon piles of refuse. Although there is a saying that “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure”, it’s difficult for us to imagine anyone cherishing these items. However, it is a rare occasion for these properties to contain genuine treasures, by any standard. This case is […]
Access to justice ‘undermined’ due to lacklustre online court services, says The Law Society
New research published by the Law Society of England and Wales has found that the government’s digitisation of the court system is adding to the delays “plaguing” the civil court system and “undermining” people’s access to justice when they need it most. A survey of solicitors who have used the Damages Claims, Public Family Law […]
Digital signature software boss calls for reforms to law on signing of wills
The CEO of a pioneering digital signature software company has called for modernisation of the law to allow wills to be signed online, as a consultation on the future of he process gets under way. The Law Commission is gathering feedback on a number of aspects of the will-making process, including the potential introduction of […]
Today’s Wills and Probate turns 9
Today’s Wills and Probate, the online news publication for will writers, solicitors and probate practitioners, marks a milestone this week as the publication is 9 years old. Starting out in October 2014, the publication has since gone from strength to strength, with the daily news output now generating an average of 45,000 page views per […]
Baby-loss awareness training for law firms – free-to-access training
A free-to-access baby-loss awareness training programme has been launched to help law firms gain a deeper understanding of how to effectively support their employees and co-workers who have experienced the loss of a baby. The training will contribute to fostering an environment that is open, inclusive, and supportive for those affected by baby loss and […]