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Reports of the death of equities are greatly exaggerated, says Rupert Elwes

“An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.” - Bill...

Treating the root cause

The latest guidelines on sentences for drug mules take a fairer approach to individual circumstances but the government needs to address the root of the...

In from the cold

Scientific progress has allowed more cold cases to be reopened, but, regardless of such advances, evidence is only as good as the procedure followed to...

Safety net

With the cohabitant population set to grow further and no change in the law in sight, Therese Nichols reviews the advice lawyers should give to...

Approach with caution

Simon Edwards explains why applying common law principles to part 36 could trip you up

On the money

Whether or not you are guilty, being accused of money laundering can have brutal consequences – so make sure your procedures are up to scratch,...

Reviewing licensed premises

Gerald Gouriet QC considers how long interim steps taken by a licensing authority should remain in force

Health and safety update

The government should be promoting the protection health and safety legislation affords all parties – not irresponsibly eroding its reputation, argues Zahra Nanji