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Public safety 'versus public health

Jeremy Phillips considers a European ruling on gambling licences, cases on the boundary between the planning and licensing jurisdictions, and other significant developments

Perceptions of misconduct

While the SRA's 'Question of trust' exercise aims to clarify what the profession and the public see as misconduct, the questions risk muddying the waters,...

Clarity for solicitors 'acting on mortgages

Georgina Squire discusses a recent Court of Appeal decision on the application of the Bowerman duty, and whether this is overridden by the terms of...

What does 2016 have in store for the legal profession?

Succession and exit planning will continue to present a challenge for firms, while adopting new technologies and pricing models will be the key to success,...

The new CPD scheme 'for conveyancers

Solicitors now have more freedom to assess their training needs and the flexibility to undertake training that is tailored to the work they do, explains...

Success planning: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times

From humble beginnings to market dominance, Michael Kain recounts the rise and rise of Kain Knight and what the future holds for costs lawyers, writes...

The new lone star state

Claire Bennsion considers what the fallout might be should the UK vote to leave the European Union in the upcoming referendum

Commercial property: 'The onus is on solicitors

Recent decisions on the overpayment of rent and property search results, as well as changes in Land Registry practice, highlight the importance of the property...