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Essence: A triumph of substance over form

Leo Charalambides and Katherine Barnes discuss a recent case on the right to appeal to the magistrates' court where the complainant has been incorrectly named

Forgiven and forgotten?: Disclosure of criminal records

The courts' struggle to balance public safety against fairness to former offenders will continue with four upcoming appeals, writes Richard Easton

How good are you at doing the washing up?

Like neglected household chores, old client matters can build up quickly; Steve Billot advises firms on clearing up the clutter

Vnuk: An involuntary risk transfer

A recent CJEU decision on the 'use' of a vehicle raises questions about the scope of compulsory motor insurance, as well as the wider issue...

Geared for auto-enrolment

Susan Ball looks at the particular challenges faced by LLPs of complying with the auto-enrolment process

Finding hidden talent pools: establishing a legal apprentice scheme in your firm

Andy Wansell explains the benefits of establishing a legal apprentice scheme in your firm

Leveraging cloud technologies to effect business change

By Neil Davison, Head of IT, Farrer & Co

Spotting the red flags: A robust approach to AML

Tony Guise provides practical advice on how law firm leaders can ensure that their firm has a robust approach to anti-money laundering