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Archive

Keeping it in the family

Keeping it in the family

Family investment companies are a viable alternative to trusts which allows greater control, efficiently protects assets, and further minimises tax liability, says Deborah Clark
No minor matter

No minor matter

With more under 18s being granted tenancies as priority applicants, landlords seeking possession can face increasing difficulties, says Kerry Bretherton
Blowing their cover

Blowing their cover

Peter Tyldesley is looking forward to the Law Commission's much-needed proposals for the reform of insurance contract law
Update: consumer

Update: consumer

Laurie Heizler considers the risks that online advertisers take with personal data and the privacy implications of 'behavioural advertising'
Lessons in life

Lessons in life

Practitioners are frustrated that it is becoming harder for children and parents to access legal advice in education disputes, as Jenny Ramage discovers
Following procedure

Following procedure

Paul Stanley reviews a recent decision on limitation periods and the duty to mitigate damages, plus cases on the public policy exception and children in care
Update: pensions

Update: pensions

Alan Fowler reviews recent developments on Personal Accounts, provides a reminder about consultation, a warning for trustees, and an update on overseas schemes
An end to estimates?

An end to estimates?

The current system of costs estimates is not providing clients with the certainty they need, and is likely to become tougher, warns Howard Dean