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Conveyancers should seize property downturn as chance to review systems

Conveyancers should see declining property prices and falling numbers of transactions as an opportunity to put their practices in order and ensure they run as efficiently as possible, a leading volume conveyancing specialist has said.

Untraced driver claims to rise after Court of Appeal strikes down MIB agreement

The Motor Insurance Bureau could face thousands of claims for compensation in cases involving untraced drivers after a Court of Appeal ruling that children victim of hit-and-run drivers should be able to bring late claims for compensation in the same way as personal injury claimants in cases involving uninsured drivers (Byrne v Motor Insurance Bureau [2008] EWCA Civ 574).

Beneficial ownership

What constitutes detriment for the purpose of supporting a common intention constructive trust, asks Professor Mark Pawlowski

European briefing

The new mediation directive is a further example of how the EU's sphere of competence has gradually extended into the classic areas of private law and procedure,says Paul Stanley NO

The difficult science of parentage identification

Parentage identification is required in an increasing number of cases, in particular those brought under the Children Act 1989, says Noel Arnold

Choosing the best

Do not treat your firm's website like a second-rate flyer, says Russell Conway

There is no substitute for qualified experts

Stephen Ashcroft advises claimant lawyers to obtain financial analysis from experts to protect themselves against professional indemnity issues

Government's response must be worth the wait

As we await the response to the Consultation Paper, Amanda Stevens assesses the improvements that can be made on the claims process