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The new poster boys

Successful alternative business structures will be those likely to follow the same ethical and professional approach as traditional law firms, says Nick Denys

A momentous birthday

The legal disciplinary partnership model is just as relevant to legal aid firms as it is to those undertaking solely privately funded work, argues Penny...

Fit for purpose

Jane Ching examines Lord Hunt's recommendations on education, qualification and CPD, and his focus on competence as a pre-requisite for being professionally fit

New ground

Law firms are increasingly embracing the internet as a way of accessing a variety of popular legal applications, but what are the benefits – and...

Damage limitation

Law firms are often guilty of only considering their reputation when a crisis hits but, given the current climate and the forthcoming Legal Services Act,...

The Planning Act 2008

The shape of things to come: the Planning Act 2008 seeks to streamline and fine tune the planning application process, but whether it will strike...

Once bitten, twice shy

Litigants in costs disputes can now force defendants to disclose further details about third-party funding, says Nick Gillies

Know your limits

When attempting to reach a settlement in a claim for unfair dismissal, practitioners must remember that the effective date of termination triggers a short limitation...