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Public safety 'versus public health

Jeremy Phillips considers a European ruling on gambling licences, cases on the boundary between the planning and licensing jurisdictions, and other significant developments

Perceptions of misconduct

While the SRA's 'Question of trust' exercise aims to clarify what the profession and the public see as misconduct, the questions risk muddying the waters, says Susanna Heley

Clarity for solicitors 'acting on mortgages

Georgina Squire discusses a recent Court of Appeal decision on the application of the Bowerman duty, and whether this is overridden by the terms of the CML Handbook

What does 2016 have in store for the legal profession?

Succession and exit planning will continue to present a challenge for firms, while adopting new technologies and pricing models will be the key to success, predicts Viv Williams

The new CPD scheme 'for conveyancers

Solicitors now have more freedom to assess their training needs and the flexibility to undertake training that is tailored to the work they do, explains Russell Hewitson

Success planning: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times

From humble beginnings to market dominance, Michael Kain recounts the rise and rise of Kain Knight and what the future holds for costs lawyers, writes Laura Clenshaw

The Solicitors' Journal and Weekly Reporter – January 16, 1915

From the archive: In 1915, SJ considered the legality of introducing conscription during the First World War

David Miranda: Court of Appeal finds 'counter terrorism powers' incompatible with human rights

Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 needs to be remedied to allow for judicial oversight