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PREDICTIONS 2014: COMPLIANCE

Despite the lack of clarity over fundamental concepts such as 'material' breaches and the scope of compliance officers' roles, law firms should get ready for 2014 as 'the year of enforcement', warns Michelle Garlick, particularly with financial stability being set to remain a key concern

Distance learning is part of a modern-day law school

As the legal sector evolves, flexible learning plays a pivotal role in enhancing learning experiences, says Simon Boyes

Steering through the fog

While the government continues to demand transparent tax planning despite clouding the issue, the public want to know what goes on behind the Court of Protection's doors. Matthew Barnett and Chris Moorcroft look back at 2013

Once upon a time

When you're stuck in the middle of a story, experts can take you back to the beginning to find the end, says Fraser & Fraser

PREDICTIONS 2014: PROPERTY

A major equity release appeal and the abolition of the law of distress are just two of a series of significant developments in property law this coming year, says Peter Petts

Breaking up is hard to do

When couples are divorcing and splitting their complex pensions, solicitors and financial advisers should be getting together, says Steve Rees

Refugee status is reserved for cases of real and active oppression

It could still be a fine line between individuals concealing their sexuality because of ?social pressure and those fearing state persecution, says Paul Stanley QC

Getting the message across to your target market

However much or little you choose to pay for advertising, make sure it reaches the intended client base, says Catherine Maxfield