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The dangers of ground rent clauses

Sarah Clover and Tony Nurse-Marsh set out the latest developments for conveyancing solicitors and highlight the steps that can be taken in the event of a class action

The importance of being engaged

Boosting employee engagement can improve clients' experience and increase profitability, but it needs to be more than just an HR initiative, advises Jo Kangurs

Reforming civil procedure

Nigel Sanders, Anna Johnson, and Vanessa Opoku highlight the sea change in Jersey's dispute resolution process that brings it more in line with England and Wales' CPR

What next for solicitors' professional indemnity?

Results of the general election and Brexit negotiations may lead to volatile times ahead, as well as trigger an increase in claims, suggests Julian Smart

What is a 'short' marriage?

The decision in Sharp adds further uncertainty to the already inexact science of the division of finances on divorce, writes Pippa Allsop

Taking a fresh look at customer relations

Don't neglect existing clients in the rush to obtain new ones, advises Frank Rogers

Deadline approaches for ESTAS conveyancer awards

Firms have until 1 August to enter new awards for customer service

Wait for care proceedings rises to 28 weeks

Cafcass CEO 'not surprised' at increase following rise in applications