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MoJ rejects ICAEW regulatory application

'It is one thing for accountancy practices to be expert in taxation, but quite another to be proficient in the conduct of civil or criminal litigation'

The consequences of failing to prevent tax evasion by corporates

Christopher Gribbin and Holly Buick discuss the new offences created by the Criminal Finances Act, a report into widespread issues with disclosure, and the recently introduced money laundering regulations

How to charge your worth

Are you a lawyer and genuinely struggling to get paid what you're worth? Then have no fear, as Vanessa Ugatti is here to help

Bar Council to reward wellbeing initiatives

Applicants must have a wellbeing policy in place and be able to demonstrate their commitment to providing mental health support

Back to the good old days

Brexit is the opportunity to reshape the government and do away with the Ministry of Justice, writes Blair Gibbs

How to treat trade marks post-Brexit

Geoff Smith considers the implications for UK businesses owning EU-wide trade marks

The fable of the boiling frog

Partners in legal aid firms are feeling the heat but, thanks to the government, can't get out of the simmering pot, explains Steve Billot

Lessons learned from Gladwin v Bogescu

Jeff Turton warns of a significant impact to parties who are in breach of orders to serve witness statements