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Kent and Sussex universities show pro bono commitment with new law clinics

Education of practical skills will help the next generation lawyers in a 'highly competitive market'

Bribery Act 2010: The story so far

The admittedly limited results under the Act so far should not engender any complacency in the commercial world, warns Khawar Qureshi QC

No power to pay, no money to pay

Melissa Shipley considers the relationship between the law, financial considerations, and common sense in National Aids Trust v NHS England

Proportionality and private landlords

Alice Richardson analyses the Supreme Court judgment in McDonald v McDonald and considers its significance for future cases

Fact or fantasy?

The case of David Bryant highlights the dangers of uncorroborated victim testimony in historic sex offences, write Rupert Butler and Rachael Earle

The future of client money

The Accounts Rules consultation may be a stepping stone towards opening up access to BARCO for those regulated by the SRA, writes Paul Mosson

Lottery winnings and syndicates

Who owns lottery winnings? Mark Pawlowski dissects the case law

A year in the life

Felicity Gerry QC reflects on the trials and tribulations of the past year, including arguing before the Supreme Court for the reversal of the law on joint enterprise