Year: 2018
The importance of internal audits for lawyers
Internal audits are incredibly important for any business that provides efficient, compliant and secure services to its clients. These are three things (amongst many others) that every legal firm and individual lawyer must offer, which is why internal audits cannot be ignored by any lawyer in the UK. As RSM reports, nearly 80% of jurisdictions […]
Does the divorce system need updating?
On 17 May, the Supreme Court heard its first case on divorce itself (Owens v Owens [UKSC 2017/0077]). The case has reignited the debate over the current divorce system in England and Wales which has been in place since 1973. In this case, the husband successfully defended his wife’s divorce petition on the grounds that […]
The importance of representation in the administration of an estate
The responsibilities of personal representatives in the administration of an estate are a burden easily taken for granted, simply conferred by a will and happily taken on by a well-intentioned friend or family member of the deceased. In rare cases, however, the obligation can have dire consequences. A recent case involving Inheritance Tax liability (Harris […]
The rise of “grey divorce” in 2018 – why it’s happening and how to cope
Over the past 20 years, there has been a marked and steady rise in the number of older people who seek to get divorced – “grey divorce”. The trend continues in 2018 and here we examine the reasons for this and what those concerned can do to help them cope with the prospect effectively. Why […]
10 things to consider when choosing a conveyancing solicitor
Picking the right conveyancing solicitor can be like picking a needle out of the haystack. Do you rely on recommendations from family or friends or pave your own way and select one yourself? Do you go for the cheapest fees? Or do you find the one with the best rating on yelp? Our 10 things […]
Benefits reforms subject of Finders International event
Finders International is running another of its popular deputyship development days for the public sector in June. The development days give people from different organisations and industries the chance to get together and exchange ideas. The fourth such event will take place at the Hippodrome in Thorp Street, Birmingham, on 14 June. Delegates will discuss […]
What does the future hold for whiplash claims in the UK?
On the UK’s personal injury claim landscape, 80 per cent of all claims are for whiplash injuries. Such is the prevalence of whiplash claims in the UK that it is known as the world’s Whiplash Capital; when compared to other countries, such as France and only a 3 per cent occurrence of whiplash, the UK’s […]
Will there be a rise in sexual assault and harassment compensation claims in 2018?
The past 12 months have been characterised in the legal world by a surge of new attention centering on the issue of sexual harassment, both in and out of the workplace, exposing it as a problem far wider spread than society initially believed it to be. The recent exposure of the rampant harassment culture in […]
Pre-nuptial agreements: how to protect your assets
Recent data from the Office of National Statistics highlights that the marriage rate for women over the age of 65 has increased by 56 per cent in recent years, suggesting that, for some, marriage is as much about financial security as it is about love. One of the biggest financial concerns facing couples who decide […]
Are the British public risking their health to prop up the NHS?
One of the most divisive topics of the decade, the running of the NHS has been at the heart of political, financial and legal debate for many years. With a public so fiercely protective of the services provided, a growing population and creeping privatisation; a recent survey by UK clinical negligence solicitors Your Legal Friend […]
