Guest Blog: Four top will-writing companies take ‘noticeable’ share of the market
Research has found that the top will-writing companies in the UK are taking a ‘noticeable’ share of the market. IRN Research’s Wills and Probate Consumer Research Report 2020 noted that for the first time, fixed fees account for the majority of probate fees. The research company notes that on first glance, “nothing much seems to […]
The job seeker annual report 2018-19 by Simply Law Jobs
Simply Law Jobs produced the job seeker annual report 2018-19 that analyses data collected about job seekers in the legal industry. In this article, we will highlight some features of this highly anticipated report. Let’s find out more about where the jobs have been posted over the last year and locations where we saw growth. […]
UK Probate Research Awards 2020: Winners Announced
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11 February 2020 UK Probate Research Awards 2020: Winners Announced www.probateresearchawards.org The world of probate research was formally recognised and celebrated when examples of excellence and best practice were praised at the 2020 UK Probate Research Awards on 6 February at London’s DeVere Grand Connaught Rooms. Winners spanned […]
What firing a real gun, with real bullets taught me
Firing real guns In the UK we have some of the strictest control measures in the world when it comes to giving the general public access to firearms. Laws differ slightly and are generally less restrictive in Northern Ireland. The UK government banned the private possession of handguns in 1997 after the Dunblane massacre, but […]
‘The Probies’ Back For Second Year
The second UK Probate Research Awards (The Probies) is set to take place on Thursday 6th February 2020 at The De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Known in the industry as ‘The Probies’, the ceremony will celebrate the achievements and example of excellence across forensic genealogy. Sponsored by the National Association of Licensed Paralegals […]
Women in Law Awards 2020: NALP’s Rising Star Caroline Spencer-Boulton
Women in Law Awards 2020 Despite the progress on tackling the gender pay gap and more employers offering flexible working hours, there is still a long way to go for inclusivity and gender equality in the legal profession. ‘Busting’ some of the norms and prejudices that continue to hold women back, the Women in […]
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