The downturn has prompted Yorkshire firms to choose between continuing as they are and expanding, but they are equally concerned with how they will survive when the economy starts to improve. Jean-Yves Gilg reports
Lawyers must make sure they communicate with clients clearly to avoid any misunderstandings and explain all the options, even if there is a risk the advice will make them unpopular, says Anne-Marie Morgan-Barrett
Law firms with a fixed retirement age policy should start reviewing their arrangements ahead of the forthcoming ruling in Seldon, says Jennifer Haywood
Insurance provisions are one of the key issues to discuss when negotiating a commercial lease, whether acting for landlords or tenants, says Natasha Dunn
David Bird explains the new system of tax appeals, and looks at recent cases on trusts, inheritance tax and capital gains tax and a new disclosure opportunity for offshore accounts
The court may allow fresh evidence on appeal, but where it was admissable at trial it will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances, says Benjamin Newton
Employers should avoid ambiguity in their medical questionnaires to ensure they recruit staff who are able to effectively perform their roles, says Sarah Jane Turcan