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Should solicitors be able to offer inducements to claimants?

No, says Craig Budsworth, but banning the practice should be just one of the several changes required to banish the 'have-a-go' culture

Prepare for impact: fallout from Jackson to be felt by PI firms this year

?David Johnstone expects 2014 to be make or break for personal injury law firms

The benefits of arbitration in international transaction disputes

The promise of finality in a private environment are just some of the benefits of using arbitration, says John Tackaberry QC FCIArb

Advance statements are not just a healthcare issue

It is helpful to have a clear lead about how the courts will interpret an individual's right to make decisions before losing capacity, says Ann Stanyer

Conveyancers unite against stress and frustration of dealing with management companies

Answers from parliament provide a platform for our campaign to help the industry and its clients, says Eddie Goldsmith

Consumer complaints: don't be complacent but there is no need to panic

It's potentially scary but the evidence shows that solicitors are generally dealing with complaints pretty well, say Lesley Graves and Andrea Cohen

If in doubt, ask, then ask again

Ignorance can be as dangerous for solicitors as dishonest and deliberate participation in money laundering, says John Gould

Don't be hoodwinked into IT project failure

Investing in new software is all good and well, but does your IT system fit the requirement specification, asks Damian Blackburn