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It's not always black and white

Trusts and estates disputes have increased, but they don't have to end up in court. Mediation is ingrained in litigation and a wise choice for clients, says Tony Cockayne

The sting of penalties

Negligence in estate administration can be a costly mistake for solicitors, but there are experts who can help find hidden assets, says Fraser & Fraser

Expert witness | Preserving independence

There should be no distinction between the evidence provided by experts on either the side of the claimant or defendant, says Gerard McDermott QC

Image problem: controlling intellectual property rights on social media platforms

The speed at which information can be shared on the ?internet could result in your clients losing control over ?content they post on social media platforms, says Alex Hall

Regulatory watch | An outmoded approach to professional regulation

The LSB's decision not to regulate estate planning has confused many, but the current approach to professional regulation is outmoded, says Susanna Heley

Life in crime | Former young offenders have been given a second chance by the court

Benjamin Newton is pleased that young offenders haunted by their actions in later life have been given a reprieve by the courts

Workshop: The consultation condundrum: how to conduct a consultation

Rebecca Clutten considers the who, what, why and when of consultations

Update | Personal injury: vicarious liability outside employer and employee relationships

Vijay Ganapathy considers ?the test for vicarious liability outside the relationship of employer and employee ?and issues relating to ?asbestos and industrial ?disease cases