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Jonathan Agar: How lawyers are like soldiers

The British Army captain turned law firm CEO ?tells Manju Manglani why leading lawyers ?is a lot like leading soldiers

Press Freedom and responsibility – regulation and the Royal Charter

After the underwhelming consequences of the Leveson inquiry, what can we expect from the Royal Charter's plans to implement press regulation? Will 'free press' become a thing of the past, asks Samantha Pegg, Judith Rowbotham and Kim Stevenson in their recent publication.

Reforming private enforcement of competition law

Parallel proposals in Europe and Britain, aimed at improving redress for consumers for breaches of competition law, take different approaches on key policy issues. Dave Anderson, Ed Coulson and Stuart Stock review the possible implications for litigants

Pricing alchemy: Why your firm needs a blend of pricing options

Stratified pricing and a range of payment options give ?clients greater cost control and your firm more repeat business, says Richard Burcher

There's more about lawyers' contribution to society in the law reports than the tabloids

Lawyers continue to face challenging market conditions, but in certain sections of the national media, the profession is still attacked with gusto.

Personal injury update

Vijay Ganapathy reviews the liability of members of the emergency services and ponders whether a vital filter has been lost in respect of unmeritorious claims

Keeping clients informed is your best complaint prevention tool

Informed clients are more likely to pay their bills and recommend you, says John Coulter

Withdrawal symptoms: when funders pull out

With commercial funding arrangements rising in popularity, litigators should be aware 'of the risk that funders can usually terminate an agreement, says Francesca Kaye