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Root and branch

With an explosion of 'multi-disciplinary practices' predicted, James Ward explains how his firm made the leap from accountants to MDP

Seal of approval

Susanna Heley explains the SRA's tough authorisation process Historically, there was little regulatory formality in setting up a law firm. Solicitors with more than three...

Making waves

Has the SRA managed to please all parties with its ARP shakedown? Michelle Garlick reports

Bad influence

Increasing control over expert evidence in criminal trials will make justice more costly and less accessible, argues Finola Moss

Over and out

Few will regret the demise of the Legal Services Commission, but shouldn't there be an autonomous body responsible for legal aid policy, asks Steve Hynes

Survival of the fittest

Critics of NHS reform are wrong to spread fears of competition law breaches, argues Susan Singleton

Update: consumer

Bryan Nott celebrates a victory for consumers in the payment protection insurance case and reviews a decision on a notice of cancellation and a case...

Update: agriculture

Michael Aubrey and Simon Blackburn review planning permission for polytunnels, the binding nature of a contract for the sale of bull semen, and imminent changes...