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Stubborn residue

When considering residual liberty, why has the Court of Appeal seemingly ignored what it – and the House of Lords – once said, asks David...

Paying the price

Following on from our coverage of the Jackson report last week, Andrew Parker examines funding options for parties involved in civil litigation

Bag a lawyer

The Legal Services Act has generated pages of gloomy predictions about the threat to law firms, but it could offer fresh opportunities for the publicly...

Chain reaction

Jeremy Child welcomes much needed clarification of the 'benefit and burden' doctrine but argues some questions are still unanswered

Dress to impress

Improving your image and building confidence will help your firm create a positive first impression and attract potential clients, says Dianne Bown-Wilson

The killing effect

When the risk of being sued dangerously discourages doctors from taking part in medical debate and prevents important research from being carried out, it is...

Comply or die

By embracing new technology, firms will find it easier to meet their compliance burden and avoid the ever-increasing penalties for breaches of data protection, say...

Thames Valley: time to adapt

Firms in the Thames Valley have learnt valuable lessons from the recession, but only those that are willing to adjust their working practices and focus...