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Workshop: Ghosts of occupiers past

When acting in the buying or selling of a property it is essential to consider vacant possession, says John Coulter

Update | Consumer: contracts made in the home

Geoff Simpson-Scott examines the cancellation of contracts made in a consumers home, and its interpretation in Robertson v Swift

Business development | Service is a beautiful word

To many, service means nothing more than doing the job. But, keeping your standards high and clients happy could push your referrals up even more, says Julian Summerhayes

The limited effect of costs sanctions on litigants in person

Judges powers to impose costs sanctions on litigants in person abusing the court process may have little effect in practice, say Francesca Kaye and Mary Hodgson

Civil conduct | Doing a disservice to Part 36?

A recent decision shows the importance of strict compliance with service formalities when it comes to accepting or withdrawing Part 36 offers, says Julian Copeman

Family business | The Day of the Triffids

The Co-ops growth and hold on the legal services market is slowly increasing. So how can small firms survive, asks Marilyn Stowe

Tales from practice | Stand and stare

At his local law societys AGM, Richard Barr remembers the days when solicitors could have a leisurely lunch and time recording was a far-off prospect

Co-op Bank's debt rating downgraded to 'junk' status

Move follows collapse of deal to buy Lloyds branches