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Supreme Court rules on 'unlawful' council consultation

Judgment will force public authorities to improve communication with local people when making cuts and changes to services

Bestiality…

…might be illegal, but watching a woman fornicate with a man dressed in a tiger costume is certainly not.

Holistic legal services

With greater flexibility in pensions, the removal of the 'death tax' and further tax breaks expected, regulation of legal service providers will become the key sticking point, says Ian Muirhead

Shipping, arbitration and litigation

Different disputes require different methods of dispute resolution when it comes to shipping arbitration, says Steven Gee QC, FCIArb

SJ about town

A 'starry' encounter, human rights and 'ignorant' politicians

The end is nigh

Continuing to fight a probate claim when the case appears to have tipped against you is a fool's errand – withdraw while you can

Ensuring your staffing strategy anticipates changes in client demand

By Manju Manglani, Editor, Managing Partner

A merit-based promotion system can increase gender diversity in law firms

By Martin Arnold, Managing Partner, Wedlake Bell