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Ilott: Testamentary freedom restored?

The Supreme Court ruling in Ilott isn't as clear cut as it might appear, although it does provide some elements of guidance, says Peter Hopkins

Three critical factors limiting the growth and profitability of your law firm

If you want to grow your law firm or practice area profitably in the next 12 months, then your plan needs to take into account three critical factors that might otherwise stop you, writes Michelle Peters (The Business Instructor)

The legal press: friend or foe?

With more than 40 per cent of law firms' media coverage originating from the legal press, David Benigson considers how valuable the trade press is to lawyers' marketing strategies

BSB: Direct access 'working well' but no room for complacency

Regulator's research finds barriers to schemes and 'poor service' from barristers

'Neutral' dress policies likely to be 'wildly unpopular' in UK

'Our approach to equality is based more on diversity than neutrality'

Government faces fracking challenge in High Court

Decision to overrule local council 'unlawful', argues anti-fracking group

Self-destruct button

The legal sector must have a joined-up approach to dealing with addiction, writes Jean-Yves Gilg

Ilott: Supreme Court rules in favour of animal charities

Current law on maintenance provision is 'unsatisfactory' says Lady Hale