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DIY Probate: The Hidden Risks in England’s Probate Process

When a person passes away, their estate - comprising property, money, and possessions - typically needs to be managed through a legal procedure called probate. In England and Wales, probate is the procedure by which the deceased’s will is proven in court and the executors are given authority to distribute the estate. If there is no will, a similar process applies through “letters of administration”. Although many people instruct solicitors to deal with probate, individuals can apply directly through the courts. This is often referred to as “DIY probate”. While…

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Artificial Intelligence: Where Does Accountability Lie When Things Go Wrong?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming woven into everyday life, shaping everything from how we access customer service and conduct legal research to how doctors diagnose and businesses make financial decisions. While its potential is immense, AI is not infallible. It can make mistakes, and sometimes those mistakes can have serious consequences. This raises an important question: who is responsible when AI gets it wrong? Why AI Gets Things Wrong AI systems are trained on data. If that data is incomplete, inaccurate, or biased, the results can be flawed. Even…

NDAs

NDAs – an overview

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), also referred to as a Confidentiality Agreement, is a legal mechanism used primarily in employment or business contexts to safeguard confidential information. NDAs are versatile instruments applicable across various scenarios, but their core principle remains the same: one or both parties agree not to disclose specified confidential information. NDAs can either be standalone documents or be incorporated into broader agreements. For example, there may be non-disclosure clauses in an employment contract or a Settlement Agreement, to ensure that proprietary or sensitive information remains confidential. Types of…

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ISO 9001 LawNet Quality Standard accreditation

We are proud to announce that once again we have retained our ISO 9001 LawNet Quality Standard accreditation for another year following an outstanding audit. Earlier this month we were audited against the internationally renowned ISO-9001 quality mark standard, which is a requirement of our membership of LawNet (a mutual and member-owned organisation of approximately 70 law firms ranging in size from six to 50+ partners with a network of over 2,000 solicitors). This accreditation comprises the ISO standard interpreted for the law firm environment by LawNet and takes account of the Solicitors…

Companies must be on track for Covid-safe workplace

Companies must be on track for Covid-safe workplace

Companies anticipating a return to the workplace in July, if the Government’s route map stays on track, should be planning how to protect workers and customers once the country is released from the current Covid-related restrictions.  Although the Government may decide that it is safe to relax regulations and recommendations around social distancing and large groups, the virus will still be circulating, and individuals could become infected or pass the virus on to others in the workplace. Planning ahead and involving staff in the planning process is the best approach. …

Five tips for businesses

Blog: Five tips for businesses dealing with unpaid invoices

In this blog we suggest 5 tips for businesses dealing with unpaid invoices The coronavirus pandemic has caused financial difficulties for many and could be making the problem of late payments worse for both small businesses, the self-employed and freelancers. Carrying the weight of unpaid invoices really can make doing business challenging. The Forum of Private Business indicates that 1 in 4 businesses fall into insolvency as a result of late payment of invoices. While business owners need to worry about paying suppliers, staff members, rent and bills, unpaid invoices…

Homeworking and cybersecurity

Blog: Homeworking and the importance of cybersecurity risk management

Having staff working remotely has presented significant challenges for many businesses, but one of the most difficult to address is the increased cybersecurity risk. As many companies did not have sufficient opportunity to prepare for the transition to homeworking, they may not have identified potential cybersecurity issues. Moreover, it is now much harder to monitor staff and ensure they are following safe practices. Cybercriminals have wasted no time in exploiting these weaknesses, and businesses are encountering threats regularly. Here we look at the cybersecurity risks that homeworking may present to…

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