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European briefing | Ignorance is bliss: lawyers' advice as justification for non-compliance

Ignorance of the law is no defence, but can defendants shield behind 'legal advice which is later deemed inapplicable, asks Paul Stanley NO

Pannone's Affinity reports 400 per cent rise in conveyancing

'Fragmented legal market will lead to further consolidation'

Advice agencies should consider charging, Lord Low says

Charging, 'polluter pays' and single national helpline among initial findings of Low Commission

Fees deal a blow to fairness

The wealth management industry should clean up its act and get rid of bias, says Colin Lawson

Never too early

How can you help your clients ?to think about and communicate their wishes for health care while they are well? Dr Jessica Simon, Lonny J Rosen and Shelley Birenbaum discuss ?the adviser's integral role

Televising court trials only benefits programme makers

The best way of seeing justice being done is by attending a live trial, not watching an edited broadcast of one, say Michael Caplan QC and Melanie Riley

Confused in the dotcom: how to ensure lawful use of competitor brands as keywords

Using competitors' names as keywords in search engines ?will be lawful provided advertisers make it clear they have no association with the brand, say Michael Hart as he reviews the final ruling in the Interflora saga

Taking credit: road accident victims vs credit hire companies

Road traffic accident victims hiring a replacement car on credit may face unexpected claims as new costs recovery rules could make credit hire companies turn to them to recoup full hire costs, warns William Irwin