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A fertile subject

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 has opened up new definitions of parenthood potentially affecting the work of all private client practitioners, from will-writers to tax planners and divorce lawyers, says Natalie Gamble

Learning to stress less

Emma Tyler explains some of the techniques lawyers can use to recognise and deal with stress

All in the name of honour

The link between forced marriage and honour-based violence is very real and should be taken much more seriously by the authorities, says Cris McCurley

Update: planning

Gregory Jones and Sarah Sackman review the latest planning cases involving commencement of development, and changes brought in by the Planning Act 2008

How to break the ice

Brushing up on your networking skills will help you build those all-important contacts, says Jack Downton

Employment in the internet age

Misuse of technology by employees can land employers in hot water, and the range of defences available are limited, says Sarah Crowther

Legal literacy

Robert Ashton identifies common writing mistakes and outlines why simplicity is the way forward

Paying your dues

The House of Lords decision in Raguz may be common sense, but certain procedural problems for practitioners remain unresolved, say Teresa Edmund and Tim Allen