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19 Dec 2011

Children update

Are we experiencing expert overload or are they worth it? Noel Arnold joins the debate

19 Dec 2011

To report a fault, please hold

The SRA's guidance on reporting requirements may be unclear at the moment, but firms should still devise their own policy on making reports, says Susanna Heley

19 Dec 2011

Charity update

Sarah Clune considers the decision on how the public benefit should apply to independent schools, the Attorney General's reference on benevolent funds and the Wedgwood Museum pensions case

19 Dec 2011

Battle lines

Mediation can be powerful tool in rebuilding relationships that have broken down over boundary disputes, says Chris Makin

19 Dec 2011

British legal education needs updating

The UK cannot compete with America or the rest of the world unless it radically adapts its system, argues John Flood

19 Dec 2011

Getting in shape

As we edge closer to the ABS era, James Holder considers what potential investors can expect from the fit and proper tests

19 Dec 2011

Striking back

We may not be able to strike, but we can still fight for the Bar's survival, says Felix

19 Dec 2011

The day of reconciliation

The decision by the European Court of Human Rights' grand chamber in Al-Khawaja on Thursday has provided a tantalising peace offer in Britain's battle with Strasbourg over hearsay.