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Working with the local press is good for business

Getting your 'lawyers involved 'with local media will get your firm noticed and establish it as a trusted organisation, says Catherine Maxfield

Similar rights, different interpretation

The European Court of Justice has failed to justify why an association agreement should not be interpreted in the same way as an EU treaty,...

Challenges to decisions to prosecute have remained rare

Merely showing a local authority has misapplied its own policy is not enough for the court to allow a challenge to a decision to prosecute,...

Landlord and tenant update

In tackling the excesses of the old Rent Act, the 1988 Housing Act has often tipped the balance too much in favour of landlords, 'says...

Family law update

Divorcing parents tend to communicate better when going through mediation, which is all for the better particularly when children are involved, says Austin Chessell

Judge who condemned 'contumelious' claimants rounds on defendants

'Object lesson in how modern litigation should not be conducted'

RDR: specialising is key

Financial firms that can carve out a niche service for their clients should continue to thrive in the post-RDR climate, says Alistair Cunningham

Structures and prices: How do you provide value to your clients?

By Victoria Brackett, Managing Partner, Thomas Eggar