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Negotiated exit: Avoid the pitfalls of partner and team moves

Michelle Chance provides some pointers on how law firms on both sides can avoid the pitfalls of partner departures and team moves

Re AA and Aintree University Hospital v James

Lynsey Colman looks at two Court of Protection cases including one that hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons

Clinical negligence update: cerebral palsy, surgical teams' responsibility, new evidence

Jock Mackenzie reviews the latest cases on cerebral palsy, midwives' jugdement, consideration of fresh evidence, and whether surgical staff used excessive force

Warning signs: managing financial stability

Peter Scott reveals what law firms should be doing to ensure effective management of financial stability 

Email is still fraught with risk

Tim Prior warns lawyers to think carefully before pressing send

Missing a trick: SRA should utilise its Accounts Rules

The SRA should utilise further its Solicitors' Accounts Rules to reduce tension between reporting accountants, COFAs and the regulator, believe John Wade and Chris Robinson

Top ten tips of sound financial management

Firms should manage owner drawing levels and take time over recruitment, says Andrew Allen

Unlocking your lock up

Karen Hain reveals the simple steps law firms can take to improve their cash flow management