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Suspicious minds: undisclosed assets and strategic divorces

Is it time for a rethink of form E disclosure and the penalties imposed on spouses trying to hide their wealth, asks Paul Smethurst

No single individual should have all that responsibility

Will handing over the regulation of annual accounts to COFAs make firms more vulnerable to indemnity claims, asks Susanna Heley

Remember 'location, location, location'

Opening new premises can present a window of opportunity if you choose your spot wisely, says Catherine Maxfield

Loud and clear: amplified reasons in public law

Leo Charalambides says that the elucidation of decisions can be key in defending claims made against public bodies

Poor decision: Europe's internet gagging order

The quickest leap to censorship is through the erasure of information from search engines, says Paul Stanley QC

Company law update

Debbie King discusses diversity, the public register of company beneficial ownership and restricted covenants

Estate planning update

Fay Copeland and Caroline Cook round up the latest developments in will writing, same-sex marriage and succession rights

Avoiding claims: The managing partner's role in avoiding professional liability claims

What is the managing partner's role in avoiding professional liability claims? Thomas Berman considers the interplay between your firm's size and your perceived mandate