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Appeal judges set strict test for EIAs

Not required in 'all cases' where assessments would influence planning decisions, Pill LJ says

Build competitiveness by being proactive, not reactionary

By Robert Sawhney, Managing Director, SRC Associates

Battling the surveillance state

The High Court has ruled that the policy on the retention of personal data is unlawful, and warned of its negative impact. So why, instead of issuing new guidance that would have cracked down on police overstepping the mark, has the government chosen to champion new legislation that will similarly trample the rights of innocent people? Anna Mazzola and Najma Rasul report

Lack of expertise damages the profession's reputation

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme will improve standards, create a trusted community and help weed out fraud – a victory for both clients and the profession, says Jonathan Smithers

Northern delights | Pride in the profession

Kevin Poulter prepares to celebrate the diversity of the ?legal profession in this month's World Pride parade

Alphabetti spaghetti: Litigating in the Court of Protection

A guide to litigating in the Court of Protection, by Barbara Hewson

Colin Lawson explains why he thinks global growth and a rallying stock market is just around the corner

Lawyers told to invest in 'great ideas, not spreadsheets'

Firms should truly embrace innovation and provide 'disruptiv'; services focused on clients' needs