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Q&A with the SRA: Competence Statement

Martin Coleman answers the profession's burning questions on the new training regime How can a solicitor reflect on the quality of their practice? As professionals,...

No more excuses

Take an active part in your firm's business development, or risk losing out to more commercially minded competitors, advises Douglas McPherson

Statement of solicitor competence

Incoming changes to CPD will require a culture shift for many solicitors, including an increased focus on soft skills, says Susanna Heley

HMRC's watchful eye

Thomas Adcock advises on how to handle the government's probes into undeclared income and tax fraud

Three strikes and you're out

Will the approach of an Australian court towards individuals downloading content illegally be replicated in the UK, asks John Illsley

Untangling the web

The decision to publish the 'Black Spider' memos will not herald a new era in disclosure requirements for the royal family, says Emma Sheldon

Damages for deception: Will IVF case be the first of many?

A recent case in which a deceived parent was awarded damages will have a ripple effect on family law, say Fiona O'Sullivan and Tania Derrett-Smith

Becoming change-able is the key to law firm success

By Andrew Hedley, Director, Hedley Consulting