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Still a stringent test

A recent Court of Protection case may be novel but it's not as groundbreaking as some have claimed, says Fiona Scolding

Fixed costs for litigation – a step too far

James Mansell asks whether the new fixed costs regime could make it harder for defendants to detect and challenge fraudulent and exaggerated claims.

Extra interest from client accounts 'should fund advice sector'

Low Commission seeks new sources of funding from law firms

Right-sizing your merged law firm

By Andrew Hedley, Director, Hedley Consulting

Open library: Creating a client-facing knowledge portal

Sam Everatt shares how he led the development of a client knowledge portal with input from 40 law firms around the world

Juror age limit to be raised to 75

New law to implement change set for early next year

Common law duty to consult on Richard III's reburial

MoJ promises to 'vigorously defend this judicial review'

Private client focus | Update: Court of Protection

Alex Ruck Keene and Annabel Lee consider 'recent cases in the 'Court of Protection