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Grenfell Tower fire litigation 'inevitable'

Solicitor advocate calls for inquest following prime minister's promise of a public inquiry

Full steam ahead for Bach Commission

Independent inspectorate into access to justice key feature of final report, says silk

Partners, don't let your firm manage you

Strong corporate governance coupled with a robust credit control policy will greatly assist in cash management, writes Viv Williams

Law firms must prepare for GDPR

Complying with the new GDPR provisions will also add value to your firm, says Christopher Coughlan

FRAND with benefits

Gwilym Roberts welcomes a patents ruling getting commercial issues in line with public policy

SQE candidates to be charged a 'fair' fee

Cost should not be a 'prohibitive barrier' to entry into the professions, says regulator in tender document for exam assessment body

LPAs: Safeguarding the client or facilitating abuse by attorneys?

The increase in people registering LPAs is heartening, but there are concerns that some attorneys are taking advantage of the ease with which they can be prepared, warns Ann Stanyer

Laws allowing 'unpredictably high' libel damages awards breach press freedom

Rules preventing judges from giving juries detailed directions breach article 10 ECHR, says Strasbourg court