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Erroneous decision making by officers of the law

Claire Hegarty and Irene McMillan discuss an ongoing consultation on PACE code E, judicial review of arrests, and an officer's execution of duties

Brand equity: How to calculate the value of your law firm's brand

Thayne Forbes discusses how to calculate the value of your law firm's brand in preparation for external investment or a merger

Ethical compliance: Tips for managing conflicts and confidentiality

Tracey Calvert discusses how law firms in England and Wales can avoid falling foul of the SRA on conflicts and confidentiality issues

Noise nuisance in the licensing area

Jeremy Phillips considers the concept of public safety in licensing reviews, the relevance of representations against a grant, and a proposal to hold extra concerts at the Emirates Stadium

How to challenge a development consent order

Pay attention to timing and procedure to avoid your claim failing before any consideration is even given to the substance, advises Jack Connah

Blood donations: Sexual preference and science

Paul Stanley QC asks whether the CJEU's interpretation of the European Charter meant it took a narrow approach to discrimination

How can solicitors keep client money secure?

Follow the SRA Accounts Rules and put in place strong controls and record-keeping practices to reduce the risk of mistakes and misappropriation, advises Samantha Mason

Preparing for changes to the SRA Accounts Rules

Reporting accountants should be able to take a more robust and proportionate approach to qualifying reports, using their professional judgement, explains Susanna Heley