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CHEAP EXIT

18 January 2007
Issue: 7256 / Categories: Legal News , Wills & Probate
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In brief

The Co-operative Group’s legal business unveiled a jargon-free wills service this week. It is the latest move by the group, as it prepares to take advantage of the liberalisation of the UK legal services market under the provisions of the Legal Services Bill. “Lots of people are put off because the prospect of writing a will can be daunting,” says Eddie Ryan, managing director of the Co-operative Legal Services. “But it doesn’t have to be daunting. We are committed to providing legal services, such as wills, in a way that is clear, straightforward and jargon-free.” The products available include a basic will costing £70 for an individual or £120 for a couple.

Issue: 7256 / Categories: Legal News , Wills & Probate
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Freeths—Ruth Clare

Freeths—Ruth Clare

National real estate team bolstered by partner hire in Manchester

Farrer & Co—Claire Gordon

Farrer & Co—Claire Gordon

Partner appointed head of family team

mfg Solicitors—Neil Harrison

mfg Solicitors—Neil Harrison

Firm strengthens agriculture and rural affairs team with partner return

NEWS
Conveyancing lawyers have enjoyed a rapid win after campaigning against UK Finance’s decision to charge for access to the Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has launched a recruitment drive for talented early career and more senior barristers and solicitors
Regulators differed in the clarity and consistency of their post-Mazur advice and guidance, according to an interim report by the Legal Services Board (LSB)
The Solicitors Act 1974 may still underpin legal regulation, but its age is increasingly showing. Writing in NLJ this week, Victoria Morrison-Hughes of the Association of Costs Lawyers argues that the Act is ‘out of step with modern consumer law’ and actively deters fairness
A Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) ruling has reopened debate on the availability of ‘user damages’ in competition claims. Writing in NLJ this week, Edward Nyman of Hausfeld explains how the CAT allowed Dr Liza Lovdahl Gormsen’s alternative damages case against Meta to proceed, rejecting arguments that such damages are barred in competition law
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