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Life in crime | Crystal clear

Consent involves a broader exercise of choice, and where that consent appears to be undermined, the CPS should not hesitate to prosecute, says Benjamin Newton

New generation: trainee recruitment is no longer just about succession planning

Developing a wider range of employability skills is key for law graduates, but theres more than one recipe for a great solicitor, says Susan Cooper

Complaints | Delay in reporting to a client

Eleanor Kilner shares what to do when client communication has fallen behind

Update | Agriculture: chancel repair liability, water extraction licences and rent for agricultural holdings

Simon Blackburn examines chancel repair liability, water extraction licences and rent for agricultural holdings

Workshop: Ghosts of occupiers past

When acting in the buying or selling of a property it is essential to consider vacant possession, says John Coulter

Update | Consumer: contracts made in the home

Geoff Simpson-Scott examines the cancellation of contracts made in a consumers home, and its interpretation in Robertson v Swift

Business development | Service is a beautiful word

To many, service means nothing more than doing the job. But, keeping your standards high and clients happy could push your referrals up even more,...

Civil conduct | Doing a disservice to Part 36?

A recent decision shows the importance of strict compliance with service formalities when it comes to accepting or withdrawing Part 36 offers, says Julian Copeman