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September 2021

Action stations: the case for a Conveyancing Task Force
The pandemic brought sudden changes in conveyancing practice – but should practitioners not take the initiative in shaping their own future? This article argues for a new forum to do just that
Homeworking burnout
In association with LawWare: For many in the legal profession, working from home during the pandemic blurred the distinction between home life and work. For some, that can lead to burnout
Finding the value in valuations
The role of experts providing valuations in financial provision disputes has come under scrutiny in recent decisions. The author considers what practical points solicitors can take from the cases
Farming: fertile ground for mediation
The value of mediation is becoming recognised in agricultural disputes, and not only those relating to tenancies. What are its particular attractions in this sector?
Income tax: really becoming simpler?
In association with Anderson Anderson & Brown: Are HMRC’s proposals to simplify taxation of trading profits more likely to increase complexity?

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Regulars

  • People on the move: September 2021
  • Book reviews: September 2021
  • Reading for pleasure: September 2021

Perspectives

  • Opinion: Rupa Mooker
  • President's column: September 2021
  • Editorial: Stay on screen
  • Viewpoints: September 2021
  • Profile: Tatora Mukushi

Features

  • Action stations: the case for a Conveyancing Task Force
  • Finding the value in valuations
  • Farming: fertile ground for mediation
  • Law lessons learned
  • Parole: the Board as court

Briefings

  • Civil court: Legacy of COVID
  • Corporate: The enigma of economic duress
  • Employment: where will work be found?
  • Intellectual property: David v Goliath battle continues
  • Agriculture: Crofting disputes: some first principles
  • Sport: Arbitration – within the rules?
  • Property: ADS: the hidden traps
  • In-house: On harm, stakeholders and risk management

In practice

  • Ask Ash: Colleague's chat is my privacy
  • Lockdown no more
  • The Word of Gold: The potency of passion
  • Get interactive at the Law and Technology Conference
  • Ten red flags for conveyancers
  • The Eternal Optimist: So, what do you want to be?
  • Commissary: the top 10 failings
  • Mobility challenges – and the kindness of strangers
  • When all is remote

Online exclusive

  • Victim support – in road traffic?
  • More than just a game
  • He said, she said
  • So what makes a good judge?
  • Data breaches: the grounds of claim

In this issue

  • Homeworking burnout
  • Income tax: really becoming simpler?
  • What the best High Street law firms do...
  • Cashroom: seamless financial support for law firms
  • A bright future at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

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