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Political reality vs constitutional aims

Theresa May's ability to call a snap general election highlights the inbuilt tensions of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act, write Alison Foster QC and Tom Tabori

Business immigration: A year of change

Government reforms to tier 2 transfers will make it difficult for companies to make international hires, write Claire Nilson and Katie Newman

Localising legal innovation

When launching services abroad, remember that cultural and social issues should play a huge part in a law firm's strategic planning, explains Matthew Kay

Ignore the discount rate at your peril

The courts are readily applying the new lower rate, leading to increased damages for claimants, advises Kishan Mangat

Cyber crime attacks reputations as well as systems

Planning can help firms limit the reputational damage of a cyber attack, explains Gus Sellitto

Certainty over regular attendance

A recent Supreme Court decision clarifies the meaning of regular attendance, says Tom Tabori

Government ordered to explain application for clean air plan delay

Environmental protection lawyers face 'difficult' task to stop MPs delaying new air quality plan for purdah

SQE set for 2020 launch as affordable route for all into the profession

Central assessment for all combined with flexibility in building up practical experience will unlock options for prospective solicitors, says regulator