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Striking oil: Opportunities for law firms in Canada

Law firms considering an expansion into North America should start in Canada, says Tim Neathercoat

Worth noticing

Magnus Hassett discusses the importance of clarity and attention to detail, both in terms of complying with regulations and when writing notices and contracts

Contaminated supplements in sport

New legislation may give anti-doping panels more flexibility when interpreting athletes' degree of fault and applying sanctions, explains Dr Gregory Ioannidis

The presumption of regularity

The principle that all administrative acts are to be presumed to have been properly made is representative of legal certainty, says Mark Westmoreland Smith

When does the Charter of Fundamental Rights apply to member states?

A recent CJEU decision on the charter's application to member states overlooks its use in construing EU legislation, argues Paul Stanley QC

Five-step guide to internal marketing

Instead of seeking out new business, unleash the financial possibilities that lurk within your existing client base, says Douglas McPherson

The SRA's fraud focus

In view of the risks posed to firms by online fraud, cyber security is an area in which we all need to be a little more tech-savvy, warns Susanna Heley

It's big data, not the big bang

Technology that allows you to harness and cultivate data will level the playing field between conveyancing firms in years to come, explains Mark Riddick