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Patent trolls: Time they got back under the bridge?

Indiscriminate use of the term 'patent troll' blurs the line between unethical and legitimate practice for both laymen and legislators, say Gwilym Roberts and Rosemary Lees

Inheriting ISAs

John Bunker clarifies some confusing aspects of new legislation allowing a surviving spouse to subscribe for additional ISA allowances

McKenzie friends are never foes

They may be shy, but the assistants to many litigants know what they're doing, explains District Judge Nigel Law

Getting the best from your expert

Nurture your relationships with expert witnesses in order to get their best work and save you both time and money, advises Michael Young

Solicitor convicted of providing illegal immigration advice

Court hears detailed evidence of the trail of destruction towards vulnerable people

Sole Practitioners Group to reveal future priorities

SPG to unveil information resources to support busy sole practitioners at annual conference

Regulatory risk

Regulatory due diligence is often overlooked by firms, but the risk of non-compliance can be severe, says Michelle Garlick

Happy anniversary?

One year after the legalisation of same-sex marriage in England and Wales, can we celebrate true equality for lesbians and gay men, ask David Allison and James Carroll