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Editor's blog | The new normal

High street firms should expect continued falls in profit, claims a new survey

Folklaw | The jewel in the crown

Andrew Lugger looks back at the law 'that changed the governance of India

Profit falls the 'new normal' for high street firms

Profit per partner double in larger firms

Expert witness | Preserving independence

There should be no distinction between the evidence provided by experts on either the side of the claimant or defendant, says Gerard McDermott QC

Image problem: controlling intellectual property rights on social media platforms

The speed at which information can be shared on the ?internet could result in your clients losing control over ?content they post on social media platforms, says Alex Hall

Does marital coercion belong in the 21st century?

Richard Easton looks into the history of marital coercion as a defence and asks whether it still has a place in modern Britain

Regulatory watch | An outmoded approach to professional regulation

The LSB's decision not to regulate estate planning has confused many, but the current approach to professional regulation is outmoded, says Susanna Heley

On value burgers and legal services

Jonathan Smithers asks what the horse meat scandal can 'teach lawyers about the free market and consumer expectations