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Breaking down barriers

New Law Society Immigration Law Committee chair Sharmila Mehta sets out her vision for the future

Burning questions

Two recent cases concerning asbestos-related lung cancer may have wide-reaching implications for claimants, says Vijay Ganapathy

Patent trolls: Time they got back under the bridge?

Indiscriminate use of the term 'patent troll' blurs the line between unethical and legitimate practice for both laymen and legislators, say Gwilym Roberts and Rosemary...

Inheriting ISAs

John Bunker clarifies some confusing aspects of new legislation allowing a surviving spouse to subscribe for additional ISA allowances

McKenzie friends are never foes

They may be shy, but the assistants to many litigants know what they're doing, explains District Judge Nigel Law

Getting the best from your expert

Nurture your relationships with expert witnesses in order to get their best work and save you both time and money, advises Michael Young

Solicitor convicted of providing illegal immigration advice

Court hears detailed evidence of the trail of destruction towards vulnerable people

Sole Practitioners Group to reveal future priorities

SPG to unveil information resources to support busy sole practitioners at annual conference