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The practice start-up check list – part I

At Esterase we work with many start-up practices. Creating your own business is an exciting prospect but simply being an expert in your field of law is no guarantee of success, explains Alex von der Heyde

Explaining persistent symptoms from mild head injuries

Only qualified clinical neuropsychologists can carry out medico-legal evaluations of cognitive functioning, clarifies Dr Linda Monaci

Tenants must know where they can reach their landlords

Some lessors seem reluctant to reveal their address but at what risk, asks Gina Peters

Are you missing the opportunity for a win-win situation?

Denying your client complete advice about estate planning could be an expensive oversight for both of you, says Scott Gallacher

Firm footing

The Health and Safety at Work etc Act, now in its 40th year, is still fit for purpose and standing tall in the face of government deregulation, say Peter James and Sebastian Jones

Confidential financial information and public disclosure

Jeremy Pike discusses an important decision on freedom of information that will leave councils and individuals alike scratching their heads

Lawyers must summon their entrepreneurial spirit

The new era of competition will define the future of many firms, whether that means success or failure, and the ABS model could be the way forward, says Viv Williams

A privileged position

Recent decisions illustrate how the two elements of the litigation privilege test are strictly applied by the courts, says Julian Copeman