‘Regressive’ Supreme Court ruling overturns ‘Cheshire West consent precedent with immediate effect
A landmark judgment in Northern Ireland will have implications for the whole of the UK, after the Supreme Court overruled consent precedent set in Cheshire West. In a decision which has left many charities reeling, the Supreme Court has approved a revision to the Northern Irish Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice so that […]
How to prevent missing beneficiary claims with probate genealogy
In the first of a four-part series weekly series, the probate geneology specialists at Finders International explain how the science helps prevent missing beneficiary claims, with an illustrative case study and best practice tips for solicitors handling probate. Missing beneficiary claims can cause serious problems during probate, including legal disputes, delays, and financial penalties. […]
Legal whistleblowers gain greater protection as SRA gets PIDA designation
Anyone reporting wrongdoing in the legal sector to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) now has greater protection against the risk of retaliatory action. The SRA has been designated a prescribed person under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA), giving anyone in the legal sector who acts as a whistleblower legal “protection from detriment”, such […]