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Update | Clinical negligence: Wrongful conception, delayed diagnosis of cancer

Jock Mackenzie looks at the effect of recent cases involving ?wrongful conception and a delayed diagnosis of cancer

Charities | New powers for investment of permanent endowment

When considering endowment funds, futhering the charities interests now and in the future is key, says Stephen Roberts

Workshop: Advising on walking out of a contract

Business lawyers are increasingly finding themselves advising clients about the potential liability of walking out of a contract, but it need not be all bad news, says Jonathan Silverman

Insuring earners: Disability insurance for law firms

Law firms that provide disability insurance can gain an advantage in ?the battle for top talent, says Connie Golleher

More than a résumé: Improve your LinkedIn profile

A well-developed LinkedIn profile and presence can be valuable in growing your professional network, ?says Will Kintish

Embracing the paperless office

Going paperless is still daunting for many law firms, but for a small general practice in Surrey, it's been a revelation. Neil Quantick shares his experience

Practice management | Roundtable: the end of the zombie firms

The latest Lloyds TSB Commercial Professional Practices Advisory Forum highlighted a persisting lack of confidence in the sector. Though market forces have a part to play, the overwhelming consensus among this panel was that strong leadership could mitigate the malaise of modern legal practice

Private client | Presumption of Death Bill

A bill simplifying probate for missing people presumed dead is finally making its way through parliament. Adam Draper and Emily Marshall report