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Beetlemania

Despite the fact that Uruguay's nonconformist and libertarian president José Mujica cannot stand for re-election, the nation's upward trajectory will continue, regardless of who is elected president, predicts Derek Sambrook

Number of fraudulent trade mark registers on the rise

Many organisations lack the resources to distinguish fact from fiction

Breaking down silos

A silo mentality has its benefits, but constant isolation and a lack of camaraderie will always lead to an inefficient firm, says Geraint Jones

The end of an era?

Star fund managers have been a key feature of the fund management industry for a long time but their days appear to be numbered

Reputations at risk: Navigate client guidelines on conflicts of interest

Clients' conflicts requirements are becoming increasingly challenging, warns Frank Maher. He provides some tips on navigating their outside counsel guidelines

Proposal to cut minimum PII cover rejected

Super regulator 'not persuaded' over plans to reduce cover to £500,000

Let's talk it out

In accordance with family dispute resolution week (24-28 Nov) Suzanne Kingston looks at the alternative options available to separating couples who want to avoid costly and lengthy legal proceedings 

SRA accepts perception it acts in the interests of large firms

Regulator publishes new initiative aimed at supporting small practices