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Class conflict

Could the Supreme Court's decision to refuse a teacher legal representation at his disciplinary hearing be at odds with the government's proposed education reforms? Thom Dyke reports

Reporting to the client

John Coulter explains why a report should be an essential part of your conveyancing procedure

Update: children

Noel Arnold reviews waiving privilege in care proceedings, wrongful removal of a child from the primary carer, the correct procedure for without notice applications and placement options for children

Update: estate planning

Helen Bryant considers the legal rights of testators' children, including cases on provision for an adult child, rectification and international estates

Workshop: private client

Protecting assets: Sarah Phillips tackles spouse exemption from inheritance tax

Solicitors, but not as we know them

With the SRA suggesting one solicitor partner may be enough to call your practice a 'solicitor' firm, the jostling for position is already starting on Britain's high streets, says Stuart Bushell

Update: insolvency

Denise Fawcett reviews recent cases involving out-of-court appointment of administrators in breach of company procedures, pensions contributions by an insolvent company, enforcement of a deed of surrender and the winding up of social clubs

Update: crime

Ian Harris and David Birrell consider the new sentencing guidelines for assault, the criminal lifestyle provisions, hearsay in confiscation hearings and the admissibility of text messages