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Practising in suspense

Brexit, the review of employment tribunal fees, and case law on reasonable adjustments are among the things keeping employment lawyers awake at night, says Sean...

Drinking, gambling, and mistakes in notices

Jeremy Phillips considers the effects of the government's proposals to tackle alcohol-related crime, as well as other recent developments in the world of licensing

What is the unmet legal need – and whose is it?

Susanna Heley examines the flaws in the SRA's proposals to overhaul the solicitors' profession and open up the legal services market to meet consumers' needs

Post-Osborne estate planning

With a new chancellor of the exchequer at the helm, John Bunker urges lawyers not to lose sight of the reforms introduced by his predecessor

Correcting the imbalance 'in family mediation

Elizabeth Fletcher considers whether family mediation works for separating couples who cannot afford independent legal representation and what other options might be available

A rough guide to NEC contracts'

Chris Holwell identifies the key points that non-construction lawyers should be aware of to avoid being caught out by NEC contracts, particularly with regard to...

How to make compliance work for you

Compliance is often perceived as a cross to bear, but putting procedures in place to manage risk and engaging with employees can lessen the burden,...

Untangling the web: UK competition law after Brexit

With competition one of the areas where EU and domestic law are most closely intertwined, Becket McGrath considers the legal disruption involved in separating the...