UK Finance updates probate banking guidance as Law Society calls protocol “greatly improved”
UK Finance has issued an updated Estate Administration Banking Protocol that sets out how probate practitioners should deal with regulated…
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Section 50: when and how courts can remove an executor
Disputes over estate administration can escalate quickly, particularly when beneficiaries believe an executor is no longer acting in the estate’s…
Powers of Attorney Act reforms set to modernise lasting power of attorney system in 2026
Reforms to the system for creating and registering lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are expected to take effect in early…
Court grants urgent injunction after London firm’s accidental release of confidential files
A London law firm has obtained a court injunction after it accidentally released a large volume of confidential documents. The…
Law Society warns government’s plan to curb jury trials risks trust in justice
The British government’s plans to restrict jury trials to a narrow set of the most serious offences, drawing a sharp…
Digital assets set to shape law firm mergers as advisers flag data and process value
A shift in how buyers assess law firms is taking hold, with digital assets moving to the centre of merger…
AI and Medical Negligence: Can Algorithms Clarify Breach and Causation in UK Claims?
Legal and health leaders in the UK have reopened a key question: can artificial intelligence help identify breach of duty…
Watchdog says SRA knew of SSB’s failings nearly a year before collapse as it moves to enforcement
The Solicitors Regulation Authority faces enforcement action after the Legal Services Board found it missed chances to act on mounting…
High Court backs will: £2.65m family farm passes to daughters after grandsons lose claim
Lead The High Court has rejected an inheritance claim by brothers John and Steven Maile, clearing the way for their…
SRA moves to calm sector after Mazur court ruling as CLC says probate remains unaffected
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has sought to settle nerves across the legal sector after a High Court ruling in Mazur…