# Law Gazette - Commentary and opinion https://www.lawgazette.co.uk Page: Feed: --- ## [Dolly Parton built a $450m empire. What happens to it now?](https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-and-opinion/dolly-parton-built-a-450m-empire-what-happens-to-it-now/5127767.article) _2026-08-28_ Music legend’s death is a timely reminder of the importance of legacy planning. ## [The 'applicable law' fault line running through the Channel](https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-and-opinion/the-applicable-law-fault-line-running-through-the-channel/5127724.article) _2026-08-27_ A new development could have finally resolved issues around English wills and French property. ## [Prince Harry: ‘conduct outside the norm’](https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/prince-harry-conduct-outside-the-norm/5127747.article) _2026-08-26_ Indemnity costs decision reaffirms importance of taking great care when advancing claims alleging dishonesty, fraud, bad faith or commercially unacceptable conduct. ## [How to sell lemonade legally](https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/how-to-sell-lemonade-legally/5127737.article) _2026-08-25_ ’Law-abiding barrister’ Daniel Sokol reflects on the bureaucratic hurdles he had to leap to set up a market stall. ## [This Woodville scandal is going to be huge](https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-and-opinion/this-woodville-scandal-is-going-to-be-huge/5127736.article) _2026-08-24_ Failed litigation funder seems to have raised £390 million from investors. Many seem to be regretting it. ## [Best of the blogs - 22 August 2026](https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-and-opinion/best-of-the-blogs-22-august-2026/5127687.article) _2026-08-22_ Missed our blogs this week? Here’s our top five… ## [Navigating music rights for James Bond's next mission](https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-and-opinion/navigating-music-rights-for-james-bonds-next-mission/5127729.article) _2026-08-21_ IP lawyer provides an insight into his work advising composer David Arnold on the theme song for video game 007 First Light. ## [MoJ must grasp interest on client account scheme](https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-and-opinion/moj-must-grasp-interest-on-client-account-scheme/5127717.article) _2026-08-20_ Andy Burnham’s administration has an early and inexpensive opportunity to enhance access to justice. ## [Assets of community value reform gives community groups teeth](https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-and-opinion/assets-of-community-value-reform-gives-community-groups-teeth/5127511.article) _2026-08-19_ The balance between community interests and private ownership is shifting: businesses should assess their exposure now. ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/v2qnlVtfkHRL) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [We need to rethink our approach to Football Banning Orders](https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/we-need-to-rethink-our-approach-to-football-banning-orders/5127681.article) _2026-08-14_ Current regulations do not make a big enough distinction between organised disorder and lower-level offending.