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Shifting trends in family advocacy

Susan Reed highlights areas for consideration for solicitor advocates addressing case management hearings in care proceedings

Business models might change, but excellence must endure

When operating in this new environment it will be essential to work out how we will maintain our values and ethics, says Michael Todd QC

Are chambers embracing ABSs?

Chris Owen explains how ABSs can serve the Bar as other external pressures force a culture of change

Madness, madness

Tom Dumont considers the battle for Bridge on the River Kwai composer Sir Malcolm Arnold's estate

Business as unusual: Business continuity during the Olympics

Nick Brook, head of facilities management at Mills & Reeve, explores how to tackle the business challenges posed by the 2012 Olympics

Route map

Re JC highlights the difficulties of applying the best-interests test in applications for statutory wills, says Joseph Goldsmith

Whiplash backlash

Improvements to processes are welcome, but reducing access to justice for accident victims is unacceptable, says Donna Scully

Professional negligence update

Katie Papworth and Sophie Davies review the scope of a solicitor's duty, issues surrounding the termination of a retainer and the practicalities of running a professional negligence claim