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Damages for deception: Will IVF case be the first of many?

A recent case in which a deceived parent was awarded damages will have a ripple effect on family law, say Fiona O'Sullivan and Tania Derrett-Smith

Becoming change-able is the key to law firm success

By Andrew Hedley, Director, Hedley Consulting

Why law firm managing partners need internal auditors

By Louise Fleming, Partner, Aretai Consulting

Associate Insight: Managing and Retaining Talent in Today's Climate

By Julie Nicholds, Consultant, Law Society Consulting

Lord Neuberger dismisses suggestion Muslim women should wear niqabs in court

Controversy of full-face veil in the legal system raises its head in tabloid media yet again

Incoming APIL president singles out draconian Criminal Justice and Courts Act

Jonathan Wheeler also urges practitioners to raise industry standards

Tax carrots

The inheritance and income tax promises from party manifestos are little more than tinkering. They are only likely to complicate tax matters further, says Karl Wingfield

Issues that truly matter

It will come as little surprise that the rule of law and access to justice were not front and centre of any manifesto this week