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Time for a change
Solicitors Journal

Time for a change

Change should be viewed as a source of opportunity, but only firms that embrace it and handle it correctly will see the benefits, says Dianne Bown-Wilson
Supreme craftsmanship
Solicitors Journal

Supreme craftsmanship

Set up as a modern, independent institution, the Supreme Court has already started developing its own ways. In his first interview, Lord Hope talks to Jean-Yves Gilg about how judgments are fashioned
In the name of duty
Solicitors Journal

In the name of duty

The scope of the standard of care owed to clients may have widened, but the courts are unlikely to find practitioners liable for faults which are not related to the job they are retained to do, says Sophie Brake
A driving force
Solicitors Journal

A driving force

One year after coming into force, the Forced Marriage Act 2007 has had a successful start, but its progress will continue to be closely monitored, says Louise McCallum
Overdrawn but not over
Solicitors Journal

Overdrawn but not over

Andrew Head examines the impact of the bank charges ruling on the thousands of cases that were stayed pending the outcome of the case
Aiming high
Solicitors Journal

Aiming high

Those wanting to bring mental health claims must now not only prove that their case is arguable, but also that it has a real chance of success, says David Hewitt
The Climate Change Act 2008
Solicitors Journal

The Climate Change Act 2008

Great expectations: the Climate Change Act reflects the UK's staunch commitment to reduce greenhouse gases, but the implementation process is complex and questions remain over the impact on businesses, the apportionment of responsibility to meet targets, and enforcement. Janet Matthews reports
Update: consumer
Solicitors Journal

Update: consumer

Mark Lucas reviews the judgment on unauthorised borrowing charges, the break up of the big banks, the FSA's mortgage market review, BIS' consultation on credit and store card terms, and the OFT's success in persuading the Builders Merchants Federation to amend its terms and conditions