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Once upon a time

When you're stuck in the middle of a story, experts can take you back to the beginning to find the end, says Fraser & Fraser

PREDICTIONS 2014: PROPERTY

A major equity release appeal and the abolition of the law of distress are just two of a series of significant developments in property law this coming year, says Peter Petts

Breaking up is hard to do

When couples are divorcing and splitting their complex pensions, solicitors and financial advisers should be getting together, says Steve Rees

Refugee status is reserved for cases of real and active oppression

It could still be a fine line between individuals concealing their sexuality because of ?social pressure and those fearing state persecution, says Paul Stanley QC

Full-time grown-up

Studying law for four years can only take you so far and nothing prepares you for your training contract, especially if it's also your first office job, says Pippa Allsop

Policing the profession

The Court of Appeal has strayed into policy making with the Mitchell ruling, Sophie Khan argues

Law Society no confidence motion is passed, but only just

Hudson rules out ballot of entire profession on grounds of cost

Why incorporate your practice?

A corporate structure allows fee earners to focus on clients and makes your firm more nimble, says Simon Leyland