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It's not what you say, 'but how you say it

When it comes to writing effective marketing content, don't be afraid to show a sense ?of humour and avoid sticking to legal language, advises Douglas McPherson

Small claims, big issues

Matt Waszak considers the recent judgments in A v Royal Mail Group ?and its impact on the recovery of ?ATE premiums and success fees ?by claimant solicitors

Licence to breach

The access given to the press to report on family law cases in 2009 was intended to educate the public, not breach the privacy of private parties

How do you sell peace 'in an adversarial world?

If society views relationship breakdown as predominantly adversarial, mediation will be seen as a difficult choice - but it's a challenge we must meet, writes Julia Thackray

Businesses where staff think and act the same never thrive

Diverse workforces cultivate success – that's the business case for equality. And it's ethical, writes Laura Clenshaw

Help: I'm not being 'retained by my firm

Don't take not being kept on as a reflection on your abilities. But what happens next, asks Jonathan Smith

Overhaul of clin neg fees wouldn't be so bad

By this time next year it's expected that a fixed fees system will be in place for clinical negligence claims in England and Wales. Prior to the impending consultation process, lobby groups are already setting out the case for the defence. 

End of the dock as we know it

The use of the dock in court has been questioned by campaigners seeking to implement alternative methods of trying a defendant, says Matthew Reynolds