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Family mediation: Making the process mainstream

As family mediation week 2017 unfolds, Jean-Yves Gilg says mediation could become the new norm, but only if enough momentum is built up in support of the process

Embracing the robot revolution

Artificial intelligence may be the ultimate growth stimulant for law firms, write Rohit Talwar and Steve Wells

Don't be presumptuous

Natasha Rees, Lauren Archer, and Miri Stickland consider the lack of clarity on sustainable developments, cautionary drafting tales, and precarious rights over communal areas

A case of 'all change, please'?

As the sector awaits the results of various consultations on personal injury, Jonathan Wheeler advises firms to brace for change and to potentially alter course into new markets

Naughty or nice?

Sean Jones QC considers whether employment lawyers' Christmas wishes will come true, with more gig economy cases and new gender pay gap regulations to look forward to in 2017

How to avoid cold calling

Four simple networking tips can help you reach your business development targets with ease, advises Douglas McPherson

Making tax digital: What, why, who, when?

Partnerships with a turnover in excess of £10,000 will likely be affected by HMRC's new online initiative, explains Jennifer Martin

Contractual certainty

Mark Lucas and Alice Hallsworth consider the meaning of the term 'purpose' and the circumstances in which the prescribed mode of acceptance can be waived