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Is this the end of 'Tesco law'?

The SRA's ABS vetting process could be called into question following news of the beleguered Co-op Group's losses, says Stuart Bushell

Banking partnerships are not just about numbers

Keep talking to your bank, be upfront about challenges and involve them earlier rather than later, says Stephen Chalmers-Morris

What's at the top of your client's wish list?

Make sure your side is prepared for a financial remedy first directions appointment and aim to settle at the first hearing, says District Judge Julie Exton

Is anywhere safe from HMRC's watchful eye?

Advisers and clients must note that non-compliance is bad, so bad consequences are justified, says Andrew Watters

IP/IT update

Recent changes have clarified the law, meaning that small excerpts from copyright works can be used more easily, says Susan Singleton

Personal injury update

As PI lawyers, on both sides, try to grasp changes introduced following the Jackson reforms, the ripple effect of rulings such as Mitchell are being felt by many, says Vijay Ganapathy

Life after management

By Neil May, Executive Manager, Hogan Lovells 

To hell and back

Apologies in advance to all the non-London based readers but I can't let the week pass without making some comment about the recent tube strikes, says Kevin Poulter