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Tick all the boxes

District Judge Marshall Phillips explains how to avoid common problems with correspondence and applications to the court

It's all about attitude

Taking the time to think about the type of people you want to recruit, not just the skills they will bring, can save you a lot of trouble in the long run, advises Sally Prentis

Clarifying exclusive competence

It is no surprise to find the CJEU re-asserting a more aggressive approach to armonisation and the division of competences, writes Paul Stanley QC

SJ interview: Martin Green, Lodders

Lodders senior partner Martin Green talks to Jean-Yves Gilg about how the respected West Country firm is retaining staff, growing private client, and embracing technology

What's the value of a national registration examination?

Centralised exams like the SQE may never be loved, but they can maintain professional standards, explains Damian Day

Deserving or undeserving adult children?

Margaret Windram considers the Supreme Court decision on reasonable financial provision in Ilott v Blue Cross

Restrictive covenants indemnity insurance: Safety net or racket?

Andrew Cash and Catherine Stanbury consider the reality of a future owner's liability for their predecessor's breach of property restrictions

Budget briefing: Turn around when possible

Professional practice partners will cautiously welcome the chancellor's NIC U-turn, but need to watch out for his next move, advises Louis Baker