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Parallel consumer worlds

Following the introduction of the Consumer Rights Act, Francesca Kaye and Megan Read advise on how the consumer law regimes, both new and old, apply to client contracts

The business of management

Analysing daily time recording and gathering practical management information are just two steps that can help partners manage a practice more efficiently, says Viv Williams

It's not what you say, 'but how you say it

When it comes to writing effective marketing content, don't be afraid to show a sense ?of humour and avoid sticking to legal language, advises Douglas McPherson

Small claims, big issues

Matt Waszak considers the recent judgments in A v Royal Mail Group ?and its impact on the recovery of ?ATE premiums and success fees ?by claimant solicitors

To trust a professional

Catherine Robson considers what value there is in appointing a legal practitioner to administer an estate

Weaving KM into the strategic fabric of today's law firm: 'Five keys to success

By Jennifer P. Keller, President & Chief Operating Officer at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Proportionality of confiscation and compensation orders 'in Davenport

'Not unfair' orders made by the court do not stand up to the test of proportionality and fly in the face of common sense, writes Paul Lazarus

The solution to the 'housing crisis?

Julian Boswall and Alex Minhinick discuss the key provisions of the Housing and Planning Bill and a number of decisions that have provided clarity on planning matters