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Harvest festival

Now that there is guidance on how the Good Harvest decision should be applied, the position for parties entering into leases is clear, says Siobhan...

Work in progress

As we await the Supreme Court's judgment in Seldon, Suzanne McKie and Laura Bell consider how employers can currently justify a compulsory retirement age, and...

Myth busting

Simon Gibbs separates fact from fiction on guideline hourly rates

Advising a prospective company director

Practitioners should ensure prospective directors know their duties – and highlight the consequences of failing to meet them, say Jonathan Silverman and John Abbott

Update: pensions

With the pension pots of millions likely to be significantly reduced and fewer people than ever prepared for retirement, the future is looking bleak. Jennie...

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