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Workshop: Commercial law: advising start-ups

Whether your client is the next Facebook or a niche start-up, they could benefit from your advice on alternative funding, says Jonathan Silverman

Fair costs outcomes and later part 36 offers

The Court of Appeal's decision to allow full cost recovery in a case where a part 36 offer was accepted two years later will have undesirable consequences, says Simon Gibbs

Losing interest: advising clients about claims for interest

The difficulties in estimating the rate which your clients may be able to claim interest should be no barrier to you advising about the option, says Stuart Carsonat

Technology | Why Big Data is a big deal for law firms

As Big Data becomes an all pervasive concept law firms need to review their client data, storage and management systems, says Damian Blackburn

Peace and love: family arbitration

Saurabh Bhagotra explores the benefits of arbitration in resolving family disuptes

Order in chaos: Why law firms' sector strategies don't work

Mark Brandon discusses the pitfalls of law firms' love affair with sectors

Up, up and away: pilot trusts

Chris Thurlow explains the many benefits of pilot trusts

Deprivation of clarity: Mental Capacity Act

The Mental Capacity Act was intended to provide a clear framework for the protection of vulnerable individuals. ?Five years on, the results are mixed, ?says Michael Kennedy