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Tackling the 'Jackson question'

Litigators are continuing to grapple with the practical impact of the Jackson reforms, says Melanie Hart

LPAs: who has the power?

Advisers must have regard to the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act when drafting any restrictions and conditions in a lasting power of attorney, says Lynsey Colman

New civil justice reforms will not excuse silly mistakes

Paying attention to detail and honouring deadlines are more important than ever in complaint cases, says Eleanor Kilner

Summary judgments: 'realistic prospects' revisited

Sophia Purkis sets out the test for a successful application, following the Ticketus ruling

The urge to merge: Increase your chances of success

For many years, commentators have predicted mid-market consolidation in the UK legal sector. That prediction seems to be coming true.

LITIGATION 2014: Costs budgeting, the Mitchell aftermath, and funding challenges

Francesca Kaye questions whether, with the storm clouds gathering over the civil justice system, there is any prospect of achieving fairness in the coming year

Best behaviour: developing good practice in compliance

As compliance roles come to the fore in 2014, Tony Brown assesses how to operate in a new regulatory framework in order to support the survival and growth of your practice

New year resolutions: Be prepared, organise paperwork, respect deadlines

As I collected my thoughts waiting for my wife in a shopping centre last month, I listened to The Twelve Days of Christmas. I thought I would offer my own version, in the hope that one or two verses will come true in 2014.