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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...

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

Rules of engagement: developing an effective learning programme

Understanding business goals and engaging with key stakeholders in your firm are essential steps to run an effective skills development programme, says Jamie Butler as...

Family mediation needs more support from government

With lingering tension between lawyers and mediators, alternative dispute resolution must be given greater practical encouragement by judges and government if it is to 'become...

Firms' consumer credit activities can no longer be incidental

If your firm continues to permit payments by instalments, it needs to make changes now or risk acting unlawfully, says Susanna Heley