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Facebook launches 'online executor' function

'Your loved ones could potentially be faced with a heartrending reminder of your death'

Better business with human rights

As obligations for businesses increase, lawyers have a part to play in raising awareness and supporting clients to proactively manage human rights issues, says Sarah Smith

Law Society replaces SRA as signatory for trainee recruitment code

Voluntary code allows firms to compete for candidates on a level playing field, says Jonathan Smithers

Applying Montgomery in clinical negligence cases

Jock Mackenzie reviews recent cases, including claims relating to antenatal care which apply the newly established Montgomery test

Deathbed gifts and conflicts of interest

Sarah Clune and Sarah Eden provide an update on recent developments in charity law, including the Court of Appeal ruling on the doctrine of donatio mortis causa

Inheritance tax changes: Untangling the Finance Bill 2015

John Bunker explains provisions of the complex new legislation which allow for an increased nil rate band where a home is inherited by descendants

Aberdeen transport solicitor brings legal profession into disrepute

Scottish Solicitors Discipline Tribunal imposes censure, fine, and expenses on lawyer who 'undermined' the public protection role of the Traffic Commissioner

How to make the justice system work for your client

District Judge Adam Taylor describes the obstacles to obtaining the protection of the Family Court