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Older and wiser
Solicitors Journal

Older and wiser

Would-be mothers should be assessed for IVF treatment individually and according to merit – not age, argues Seamus Burns
Sensible separation
Solicitors Journal

Sensible separation

Introducing a no-fault divorce option would reduce animosity between couples and decrease the emotional upheaval for all those involved, argue Scott Cochrane and Suzanne Kingston
Update: insolvency
Solicitors Journal

Update: insolvency

David Archer considers administrators' duty to creditors, TUPE and bankruptcy, money received post-administration by Lehman Brothers, and the insolvency aspects of the Jackson report
Update: corporate tax
Solicitors Journal

Update: corporate tax

Paul Christian discusses VAT on deposits paid in 'golden brick' arrangements, acquisition of buildings by charities, costs incurred on the sale of shares and legal professional privilege
Turning a blind eye
Solicitors Journal

Turning a blind eye

Ignoring evidence revealed after a trial of bias or prejudice within a jury leads to injustice and threatens public faith in the system, says Lucy Corrin
Skin deep
Solicitors Journal

Skin deep

With the number of claims against negligent cosmetic surgeons on the rise, practitioners should be aware of the key issues and unique features of this kind of litigation, says Nigel Poole
Silent witness
Solicitors Journal

Silent witness

Claimants in conveyancing negligence cases should be permitted to use legal experts where the judge has little understanding or experience of property law, argues Jonathan Ferris
Being part of the picture
Solicitors Journal

Being part of the picture

As local authorities continue to strengthen and share their in-house legal teams, private practice firms are focusing on maximising their offering in areas where their skills remain vital. Jenny Ramage reports