Sink or swim: the difference between study and practiceThe commercial realities of working in a firm are a far cry from remembering case notes in the library, says Luke Murphy
Care home closureThe closure of a local authority care home often provokes a storm of protest, legal intervention and judicial review, explains Alec Samuels
Breaching a 'commercial trust'Christopher Stone and Alison Padfield consider AIB v Mark Redler & Co in the Supreme Court
Joint ventures: a halfway house to ABSs?Issues with dual regulation have discouraged the adoption of integrated business models and are pushing solicitors towards tie-ups with independent financial advisers, says Ian Muirhead
Avoid post-recession complacencyFirms should grow steadily and invest wisely to position themselves for long-term success, advises Tony Brown
The documentation horror showLawyers should use their common sense when preparing court bundles, says an exasperated District Judge Ayers
Ten things you need to know about tax avoidanceHMRC are launching a ten-point campaign against tax avoidance. Andrew Watters looks at ten things we should bear in mind when considering HMRC's list.