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Digital life after death

Private client practitioners, with their Wills Act 1837 and the Administration of Estates Act 1925, have never been viewed as members of the profession with cutting edge problems.

Cheering on the chosen ones

When it comes to awards, it's great to be loved and it's not great not to be, says Felix

Meaningful feedback

Both supervisors and young lawyers must work together to get the most out of the learning cycle, says Paula McMullan

Wiggle room for charitable foundations

Darren Hooker considers the extent to which charitable sports clubs can provide support to professional athletes

From one chief executive to another

Eddie Ross bids farewell to Des Hudson and offers advice to Catherine Dixon

Barristers shed wigs and gowns to offer fixed fee divorce service

Direct access approach encroaches on high street firms as legal aid cuts bite barristers' pockets

Trust game

Solicitors should beware their liability for breach of trust in mortgage cases, warn Grant Crawford and Peter Dodge

Divided loyalties

Lawyers should be fully aware of their obligations to the court, warns Susanna Heley