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Update: professional negligence

Victoria Brackett and Katie Papworth consider a ruling on the duties of valuers, when you can rely on counsel's advice and settlement without authority

Gold blend

With ABSs looming and the economy still unstable, many firms are considering merging to gain a competitive edge. Charles Fuchter and Jacqueline Shicluna explain why...

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

Profile: Alasdair Douglas

A more tailored approach should be taken to the regulation of law firms, the City of London Law Society's chairman tells Manju Manglani

iPads for lawyers

Tom Mighell