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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

Anti-competitive operations

The average consumer who uses their credit or debit card barely appreciates the elaborate legal structure necessary to make the system work, discusses Paul Stanley QC

Lawyers are not interpreting financial reports

Educating staff on the reasons for best practice is the first step towards more effective cash management, says Peter Scott