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The web can help build stronger relationships with clients

The internet hasn't killed old fashioned values, it's made it easier to tell your clients about them, says Paul Hajek

Planning update

Julian Boswall and Cathryn Tracey take a look at energy farms planning permissions, a speedier process for appeals and the Electricity Act regime in Scotland

Charity law update

New guidance clarifying charities' status benefits the public and trustees, says Tom Murdoch

What's a reasonable maximum fine?

The regulator's latest bid to increase its fining power is still too high, argues Stuart Bushell

Criminal barristers announce 'strike' date

Half day's 'non-attendance' on 6 January to show 'depth and breadth' of concern

Are law schools facing an existential crisis?

The type of education each law school wishes to provide for different learners is a decision many law schools are now faced with following the Legal and Education Training Review, says Rebecca Huxley-Binns

Benefit cap legal challenge rejected by the High Court

Despite rejecting all the claimants' arguments the court has warned of possible future challenges, say Dean Underwood and Alastair Redpath-Stevens

Vampire partners: The risks of ignoring succession planning

Do you have partners who suck the lifeblood out of your firm? Guy Vincent considers the dangers of ignoring succession planning issues