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The case

When a client's future rides on your shoulders, it's difficult not to take the case to heart, writes Richard Barr

A review of residential property changes

Belinda Walkinshaw provides an update on legislative changes, recent case law, and practical guidance issued in the residential property sphere

University of Liverpool to analyse sexual orientation and gender identity asylum claims

Claims often treated unfairly, based on inappropriate legal, cultural, and social stereotypes, says academic

Construction Act payment provisions

Chris Holwell considers the games played by parties to construction contracts to manipulate payment requirements

Solicitors left in limbo

The SRA must act more quickly to investigate allegations against solicitors who have been refused a practising certificate, urges Susanna Heley

The future of food safety standards

Jatinder Paul warns that cuts to the Food Standard Agency's budget and lack of compulsory food hygiene ratings could leave consumers at risk

Getting your website right is essential

advises firms looking to refresh their websites on presenting a clear benefit to the reader and making it as easy as possible for visitors to take the next step

How the Accounts Rules can assist with compliance

Changes to the Accounts Rules allow for a closer working relationship between the reporting accountant and the COFA, writes Gavin Hooker