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Chief legal ombudsman resigns over expenses row

Adam Sampson maintains he has not been dishonest and his integrity is intact

Not quite quackery

The consequences of replacing a wide body of case law and safeguards needs to be properly considered before Lord Saatchi's Bill becomes law, says Laurence Vick

How to gift your cake and keep it

Reserving a benefit in a gift means that it will continue to be subject to inheritance tax - but what if the gift is rented back to you?

The changing face of section 21

What will the change to section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 mean for landlords and tenants, asks Tessa Shepperson

Empowering tribunal judges

Richard Young explains the new powers granted to the First-tier Tribunal to award costs in immigration appeals

Raising the red flag

Firms should undertake due diligence on new clients and potential employees as a matter of course to stay one step ahead of potential fraudsters, advises Susanna Heley

Time to evaluate

There are several ways to assess the success of your firm's marketing activities, explains Catherine Maxfield

Power struggle: Commission v Council

Paul Stanley QC explains why the European Court of Justice still favours a transfer of power to the European Union in international matters