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Hiked court fees: Confusion, waivers, opportunism

Chris Neale considers three instances within three months involving the newly hiked court fees

When is the decision to switch funding reasonable?

Sue Nash considers the outcomes of cases in which the claimant's solicitors changed from legal aid funding to a conditional fee agreement as LASPO came...

FATCA: are you up to date?

As the global reach of FATCA becomes ever more real and invasive, Iain Younger provides a comprehensive summary and update on the legislation

Stop thinking and start doing

Instead of agonising over identifying your firm's unique selling point, invest the time and effort in the sources of work already open to you, advises...

Turn a new leaf

There is no longer a great deal of time remaining to take advantage of one of the last remaining tax disclosure opportunities; act now

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