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McLaw v the Supersizers

Is the future for law firms really as a franchise? Ailsa Dixon investigates

Dial 'M' for mediation

Is being immortalised in a client's fridge magnet a compliment? Our new columnist, the long-suffering divorce expert Marilyn Stowe, is not so sure

ABS kick-off

Stuart Bushell launches our new ABS advent calendar

Seeds of change

With the number of sperm and egg donors falling, let's hope the forthcoming public consultation in this field prompts drastic changes to the rules on donation, says Seamus Burns

Religious education

The Amachree judgment on religious discrimination has some valuable lessons for practitioners, says Philip Henson

New road

With the coalition calling time on local services, councils must look beyond their limits to make lawyers earn their keep, argues Geoff Wild

Equal measures

New measures in the Equality Act are a welcome step towards closing thepay gap between men and women, but more must be done to combat inequality in the legal profession, says Christl Hughes

Sweet talking

The 'strong and simple' Equality Act is finally in force – but does it live up to its promises? Jennifer Jones investigates