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Changing lanes

William Freivogel discusses how to avoid disqualification on matters as a result of non-lawyers changing firms

Instant liability

Tracey Stretton explores whether social networking data in integrated technologies can be used in litigation proceedings

Jewellery box

Roland Jones considers the private client landscape in Barbados and asks whether such a well-polished gem can still have some undiscovered value

Update: local government

Peter Hill considers developments in the localism bill, complications with academy conversions, the recommendations of the Dilnot report and potential changes to planning law

Feel the force

Watch out, the SRA's powers have increased more than you might think, says Stuart Bushell as he takes a closer look at its enforcement strategy for conveyancing

Personal injury trusts

Setting up a personal injury trust should protect lump sum settlements from being accounted for as capital when it comes to assessing the resources of a care home resident, but it's not always that simple, says Stewart Stretton-Hill

For a fistful of tenners

No matter how small a 'more advantageous' part 36 offer is, judges will now have to regard it as such when considering cost awards, says DJ Godwin

Save our Plenet

The Public Legal Education Network opened up a world of alternatives for people unable to afford legal services, so why - with some many advice centres closing – aren't the government and the profession taking it more seriously, asks Jon Robins