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Educate and inspire

The town of St Gallen, just off Lake Constance in the east of Switzerland, is best known for its picturesque old streets and world heritage...

In the driving seat

Chris Makin reveals how creative mediation worked wonders in several motor car cases

Lend a hand

Do not underestimate the importance of complying with mortgage lenders' requirements, warns Richard Twyford as he explains how you can meet their standards

Direct delivery

The VAT exemption for cost sharing groups will improve the delivery of services by not-for-profit organisations, says Shivaji Shiva, but there are still obstacles and...

The Energy Act

How will the government's 'green deal' affect conveyancers and their clients? John Coulter reports

No damage done

Abolishing experts' immunity won't change anything, argues Seamus Smyth

Estate planning update

Susi Dunn reviews inheritance tax, testamentary capacity, changes to the forfeiture rules and the Law Commission's proposals for reform to intestacy and family provision claims

Solicitor advocates, unite

At times Lord Judge sounded more like an amateur dramatic society tutor sharing a few tricks with wannabe stage stars.