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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...

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

Judicial review in austerity

Huw Williams considers the approaches of applicants and local authorities to judicial review, and the compatibility of codes of conduct for councillors with human rights

Social media misconduct

Although the EAT has not yet provided guidance on dealing with social media-related conduct issues, there are some elements of a recent decision that employers...