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Hair today

Hair testing for drugs and alcohol has significantly evolved and improved in recent years, and is proving particularly useful in family cases, says Avi Lasarow

The coalition - pain or gain for the third sector?

The charity and social enterprise team from Bates Wells & Braithwaite give us a sneaky peek at their forthcoming report on where the new government...

Holding on to knowledge

An area that has always gained much attention from a KM perspective is knowledge retention. How do you know what knowledge your business has and...

Herding or leading?

With multiple personalities and professionals to engage in a persuasive vision, law firm leadership can be a sharp learning curve for the new managing partner...

Who's your daddy?

DNA tests are available for fathers who believe they may be victims of paternity fraud, but should practitioners always advise clients to get tested before...

Cheap and cheerful

In costs disputes, mediation is not only cheaper and quicker than court assessments, it also provides a less hostile environment in which parties can effectively...

The big event

The turbulent world of after-the-event insurance could be facing big changes if Jackson LJ's recommendations are implemented, but how will these affect the market and...

The battle of Hastings-Bass

Seeking tax advice is a must when setting up trusts for the disabled, writes Arshoo Singh