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Reminder of new CGT payment and reporting deadlines

Make sure your clients follow the new deadlines for paying capital gains tax (CGT) after selling (or otherwise disposing of) a residential property in the...

Shaking up SLAPPs – time for action

Action is needed on strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPS) to level the playing field between parties and protect the administration of justice.

Law for free? Why and how to do pro bono work as an in-house lawyer

Doing pro bono work can be challenging, but immensely rewarding. Sarah Oliver Scemla, director and assistant general counsel at Bank of America, explains the benefits...

A presidency like no other: interview with I. Stephanie Boyce

I. Stephanie Boyce sits down to discuss her historical term as president, the challenges of working in-house, not giving up, and what her next step...

Rwanda and refugee rights: six things to know about the Nationality and Borders Act

The Nationality and Borders Act became law in April 2022, making sweeping changes to the UK asylum system. Here are six key things you should...

Queen’s speech: what does it mean for solicitors and the law?

Our public affairs team highlights some of the key bills from the Queen's speech 2022, outlining those most relevant to solicitors in the government’s legislative...

PM’s “misleading and dangerous” attack on lawyers undermines the rule of law

“It is misleading and dangerous for the prime minister to name-call lawyers who are upholding the rule of law,” said I. Stephanie Boyce in response...

Becoming a coroner – Q&A with Jacqueline Devonish

Jaqueline Devonish, area coroner for Suffolk, explains how the unique role allows her to support her community while making use of her professional experience, skills...

Big win for rule of law: government retains judges’ discretion in judicial review reform

The government accepted a key Law Society recommendation and agreed to remove the statutory presumption from what is now the Judicial Review and Courts Act,...

3 productivity hacks to improve your output

Productivity expert Leticia Corbisier shares her advice on how to stay on track and achieve your goals.

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