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Politics, policy and primacy

A recent case highlights the tension between local and national planning policy, writes Stephanie Hall

Making the impossible possible

Generating reliable leads is a perennial challenge for law firms; now a group of Cambridge graduates look like they might have come up with a solution

Charlie Gard case decided on basis of evidence, not social media opinions, says judge

US doctor gave evidence without examining Charlie and had a commercial interest in the proposed treatment, hospital says

Modernisation of wills is essential, but by no means at the risk of client protection

Claire Davis raises concerns that the Law Commision's reforms may go too far

Modernising the law of wills

Professor Nick Hopkins and Spencer Clarke discuss the Law Commission's proposals to bring the law of wills into the 21st century

Firms not shopping around for professional indemnity insurance

Emergence of brokers' schemes a main driver behind law firm loyalty to insurers

Cross-border jurisdictions problematic for privilege

Different concepts of 'privilege' can present challenges, but there are a few steps that can bring some predictability, say Colin Passmore and Alexandra Webster

Avoiding estate disputes

Rigorous documentation around assessments of capacity should become the norm, especially considering the concerning rise in dementia figures, says Sir Robert Francis QC