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Workers' watchdog

Government is to launch a new workers' watchdog to tackle modern slavery 

No fault divorce faces 'unfortunate' delay

The Act will be delayed by six months due to technical issues 

100 best companies to work for: Kingsley Napley takes law firm top spot

Kingsley Napley has been the highest ranked law firm in the list four years in a row

SDT hearing for ex-Fieldfisher partner

It is alleged the former partner falsified documents

Guidance: beating the SDLT holiday

Conveyancing solicitors under heavy pressure to meet client demands to complete transactions ahead of the expiry of the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday on 30 June

Civil-assessed costs claims: inhouse and in trouble

The MoJ and LAA's decision to transfer civil-assessed costs claims inhouse is extremely problematic, says Bob Baker

Court of Protection: time for change

Russell Caller considers steps the Court of Protection could take to improve outcomes for society's most vulnerable

Money laundering: lawyers may be prosecuted for failure to disclose even where no crime

CPS guidance update has clarified circumstances in which regulated professionals may be prosecuted