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Charity update

Sarah Clune considers the decision on how the public benefit should apply to independent schools, the Attorney General's reference on benevolent funds and the Wedgwood Museum pensions case

Battle lines

Mediation can be powerful tool in rebuilding relationships that have broken down over boundary disputes, says Chris Makin

British legal education needs updating

The UK cannot compete with America or the rest of the world unless it radically adapts its system, argues John Flood

Getting in shape

As we edge closer to the ABS era, James Holder considers what potential investors can expect from the fit and proper tests

Striking back

We may not be able to strike, but we can still fight for the Bar's survival, says Felix

The day of reconciliation

The decision by the European Court of Human Rights' grand chamber in Al-Khawaja on Thursday has provided a tantalising peace offer in Britain's battle with Strasbourg over hearsay.

Identity parade

Can practitioners spot a client who lacks capacity? Craig Ward asks a cross-section of the industry about current practices

Paper chain

Recent guidance from HMRC demonstrates the ?importance of keeping the paperwork for pension ?schemes superseded by a SIPP. Judith Morris reports