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To deduct or not to deduct

In low-value claims, far too many claimant solicitors are failing to appreciate that they cannot deduct an amount representing 25 per cent of a child's damages as of right, ?writes Judge Marshall Phillips 

Cost budgeting reforms: 'The good and the bad

While the proposal for an agreed budget discussion form is a positive step, Francis Kendall is wary about the 21-day period for budgets to be filed and exchanged

Cloud computing for law firms

Cloud-based systems contain some traps for the unwary, but these can be avoided with good judgement and good management, explains Damian Blackburn

Solicitors and conveyancers predict a busier market in 2016

Searches UK discuss the predicted increase in transactions this year and the VAT to be added to council (official) local authority searches

Supreme Court to hear bedroom tax cases

The court will hear challenges from both the government and individuals on the controversial tax this year

NAO: Criminal justice system not delivering value for money

£21.5m wasted on preparing cases that were not heard in court, report finds

The land of plenty

Once the preserve of banks and large multinationals, Africa is being opened up to private clients through a range of new platforms

Legal sector presence in Sunday Times's 'top 100' falls

Happy workforce and community engagement key to high ranking