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Louder than words

The Supreme Court's decision in Autoclenz means companies cannot simply rely on a written contract to determine employment status, says Snigdha Nag

Zero tolerance

After the riots, several local authorities promised to evict those involved. Tilly Rubens examines whether they have the power

Caught in the trap

Sue Smith untangles the most common problems with DIY wills and probate

Treasure island

Downbranding a service offering to appeal to the mass market provides lucrative new territory for law firms, says Douglas McPherson

Over-inflated assets

HMRC's proposals for the pre-eminence scheme are more likely to cause a whimper than a bang, says Simon Weil

X marks the spot

A recent trust judgment in Jersey could see more settlors opting for the jurisdiction of the island over that of England, says Robert MacRae

Driving profitability: How to solve your firm's profitability problems

Shrutisha Morris, financial controller at Weightmans, discusses how to improve firmwide profitability

Life after managing partner: Take control of your career

Managing partners need to get their heads out of the sand and start paying more attention to their career paths, suggest Rachel Brushfield and Patricia Wheatley-Burt