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Treasonable thoughts: Are law firms being persecuted by HMRC?

By Guy Vincent, Partner, Bircham Dyson Bell

Star-shaped solution

Think trade marks offer full protection? Think again. David Evans discusses ?why Guernsey's ?new image rights legislation helps well-known clients' succession planning

Public legal education could ease legal advice centres' workload

Need for free legal advice as great as in the 19th century as Toynbee Hall celebrates 115th anniversary

Do not ignore a reasonable request to talk things over

Mediation is back in the spotlight and, as the recent PGF II case shows, failing to engage could lead to costs sanctions, warns Jason Hunter

Helping clients secure capital gains tax exemption on their main residence

Don't take it for granted that your clients will get CGT exemption on their principal private residence, especially where 'permanence' may not be obvious, John Bunker advises

New will-writing club makes no difference to man on the street

Why are solicitors being urged to join costly schemes that undermine the very value of the profession, asks Philip Guise

To what extent should regulators be involved in legal education?

The market is growing but there are fewer fully qualified lawyers to serve clients, so the profession must actively engage with colleges and trainers, says John Flood

Just how bad can indemnity insurance woes get?

This may be the first year of an 'annual cull' of SME firms, Stuart Bushell warns