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28 Oct 2014

Shifting the focus to prevention, not correction

Jennifer Martin advises COFAs on a series of robust measures to ensure breaches are minor and few

28 Oct 2014

Making the most of the 36 per cent IHT rate

Leaving 10 per cent of the estate to charity opens a world of possibilities, says John Bunker

28 Oct 2014

Coding costs

New J-Codes are worth the wait as they will promote consistency and efficiency, says Sue Nash

28 Oct 2014

Protecting distinctiveness with 'layout marks'

Jonathan T R Silverman

28 Oct 2014

Will the polluter finally pay the price?

The Court of Appeal will no longer be able to overturn tough fines for environmental offenders, explains Dr Paul Stookes

28 Oct 2014

How much is enough? Contractors' and consultants' PII

Solicitors can give useful guidance to clients about professional indemnity insurance levels, even if they cannot make commercial judgements, says Chris Holwell

28 Oct 2014

Hearts are crying for Amal, too

For some, the only consolation in not being Mrs Clooney is knowing your firm won't have to reinvest in its website, explains Kate Davies

28 Oct 2014

Grumpy reflections from the personal injury Bar

The courts have a lot to answer for, believes Julian Benson, as he ponders life post Mitchell