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Shield bearers

Where does the Court of Protection stand on the concept of a 'good death'? Andrew Parsons investigates

No, minister

One thing is for sure with Woolas – election law will be rocked whichever way the court swings, says Michael Imperato

Keeping secrets

Jonathan Silverman and Diana Lennard explain how employers can use non-compete covenants and other methods to protect their business secrets

Standby for reboot

Technology could be just the thing to ease you through the Legal Services Act upheaval, says Damian Blackburn

Update: consumer

Bryan Nott examines the judicial review on the handling of payment protection insurance complaints, the regulations on cancelling contracts and a case on a Bentley...

Update: social welfare

Gareth Mitchell considers personal budgets, meeting eligible community care needs, the disability equality duty and aftercare services under the Mental Health Act

Festivities and flu jabs

We're nearly in December, when I will cease harrumphing every time I see Christmas decorations in shop windows or hear another cheesy festive tune emanating...

Who you gonna call?

The green paper post-mortem paints a bleak picture of what civil legal aid provision will look like if the MoJ gets its way. For firms...