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A right to choose

An advance decision can be essential to ensuring a client's wishes are respected should they lose capacity, but close attention must be paid to detail if it is to be valid, advises Sofia Tayton

Inclusion and exclusion in competitive sport

The role of the law is a critical consideration for effective regulation of discrimination in sport, says Seema Patel

Extended exposure

Professional pensions advisers have a lengthy exposure to claims against them, so what can they do to protect themselves, ask Julian Miller and Sara Robertson

Mesothelioma mishmash

Joint ventures: a halfway house to ABSs?

Issues with dual regulation have discouraged the adoption of integrated business models and are pushing solicitors towards tie-ups with independent financial advisers, says Ian Muirhead

Avoid post-recession complacency

Firms should grow steadily and invest wisely to position themselves for long-term success, advises Tony Brown

The documentation horror show

Lawyers should use their common sense when preparing court bundles, says an exasperated District Judge Ayers

Ten things you need to know about tax avoidance

HMRC are launching a ten-point campaign against tax avoidance. Andrew Watters looks at ten things we should bear in mind when considering HMRC's list.