Blogs & opinions
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Letter: dumped by Lloyds
Was law firm ownership, not employee experience, key to panel rejection?
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Letter: SLAB – a chance to respond
How one civil practitioner replied to a customer satisfaction survey
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Letter: no discharge – what remedy?
What can a solicitor do if a lender fails without cause to deliver a discharge? An amendment to the standard clauses might be an answer
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Letter: proper requirements?
Job ads should not stipulate experience with "top level" or "reputable" firm
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System under threat
Items in this month's issue illustrate increasing threats to the rule of law and the integrity of the legal system
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HMRC revises inheritance tax procedures
Process changes regarding the IHT400 set out in newsletter
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Office of the Public Guardian updates
Professional guardian applications invited; new EPOAR declaration
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OSCR issues guidance to reduce risk of fraud
Trustees advised to take precautions or face sanctions
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PVG disclosure scheme to be streamlined
Consultation on simplified system closes shortly
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HMRC revises residential property CGT payment scheme
Rules for UK residents and non-residents to be aligned