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Missing the point

The points based system is making some progress but the government must make vast improvements to ensure its success, says Abid Mahmood

Up to scratch

New initiatives to help practitioners keep up to date with the funding options available to their clients should be embraced and widely implemented, says Paul...

Room to breathe

The CFI's decision to allow Estonia's allocation plan for greenhouse gas allowances leaves member states with greater freedom to comply with directives, says Paul Stanley...

Exemplary conduct

Tony Guise reviews three recent and important changes to the profession's regulatory framework – practising certificates, remuneration certificates and indemnity cover

Update: local government

Justin Bates discusses cases on the 'well-being power' and the extent to which local authorities can establish companies, and a council's decision to reintroduce homecare...

Making arrangements

A new constitutional arrangement is essential to give the Supreme Court the power and status it needs, argues Quentin Bargate

Cherchez la femme

As discrimination claims by female partners are on the rise firms should ensure they can produce evidence of best practice and consistent processes if faced...

Follow the guide

Major changes to the law applicable to LLPs will come into force on 1 October; Jennifer Haywood and James Mather provide a guide to the...