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Partner or employee?

The much-anticipated decision in Tiffin has provided clarity as to when a fixed-share partner is a genuine partner, without statutory employment rights.

Mixed blessing

The decision in Tiffin could have more damaging consequences for partners than first thought, warns Peter Garry

Win, lose or draw?

Stuart Bushell questions how solicitors will fare under the new business structures

Uncertain terms

Mark Pawlowski explores the possibility that a contractual licence could be granted instead of an equitable lease

Creatures of habit

Puzzled by the new divorce forms? You're not the only one, says DJ Paul Mildred as he explores the pros and cons of the changes...

Residential property update

Janet Armstrong-Fox discusses the risks involved in providing free advice, the duty to update replies to enquiries, email contracts, and the Land Registry's guidance on...

Will-writing pitfalls

When taking instructions for a will where there is a risk of loss of capacity or death before execution, what steps can you take to...

Licensing update

Roy Light considers the procedure for appeals from licensing authorities to the magistrates' court, reforms to the licensing regime and the latest edition of Paterson's