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Non-doms: A major state of flux for clients and advisers

In the already complex area of domicile, clients should be made aware of various pitfalls ?and nuances in the government's recently proposed reforms, writes Ravi Francis

FDAs and FRDs: Tips for practitioners

Aim to define the issues and save costs, and be prepared for the judge to push the parties further than you might have anticipated, advises District Judge Julie Exton

A closer look at background checks

The system of 'protected' criminal records may be in need of its own protection after coming under judicial scrutiny, writes Richard Easton

The true cost of a university education

Carla Ditz assesses the impact of making provision for university tuition fees ?on families negotiating divorce proceedings

Pick 'n' mix services

As more and more clients elect to handle as much of their legal affairs as possible, professional advisers are likely to expose themselves to a greater degree of risk, warns Joanna Farrands

Playing the big business game: Innovation in the regions

Regional firms are alive to the challenges facing the legal sector and have crafted services with the consumer in mind, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

Where there's a will...

… there's a minefield of potential legal problems, which is why one should rely on a solicitor instead of an unregulated service, writes Kate Johnson

Obligations for pre-contract searches and enquiries

Belinda Walkinshaw discusses the liability of solicitors, sellers, and local authorities for inaccurate replies, the effect of notices, and the simplification of Land Registry processes