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We can be heroes, just for one day

Go ahead and kill all the lawyers, says Felix, but then where will you be?

Rallying call

The Law Society's Junior Lawyer of the Year Camilla Graham Wood talks to John van der Luit-Drummond about the fight to protect legal aid

A cat and mouse trademark game

Stuart Whitwell explains why Cartier is waging war against the internet in its latest trademark infringement battle

Storage wars

To avoid unnecessary costs, firms should have clear policies in place for the storage of client documents, says Bryan Shacklady

Rowland v Divall: logical fallacy?

The courts' interpretation of consumer protection is both confusing and unfair, argues Daniel M Collins

Adapt and thrive

Practitioners must adapt to the needs and characteristics of the family dynamic if they are to successfully advise a family business, says Dr James Cunningham

The SRA has a duty to lead by example

How can the regulator expect to maintain the confidence of the profession when it doesn't take issues raised by the profession seriously, asks Susanna Heley

Don't wait for clients to land on your desk

Organising local events can be the perfect way to embed yourself in the community and create a real presence, says Catherine Maxfield