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Important lessons should be learned from a turbulent twelve months in the care sector, urges Martin Green

Most barristers open to working for ABSs, survey reveals

Most barristers are considering or might consider working in an ABS, a survey of 3,000 barristers for the Bar Council and Bar Standards Board has revealed.

Professional deputies have a valuable role to play, says Brian Bacon

My partner Eddie Fardell posted our first blog before Christmas about the new authorised officers at the Court of Protection. thought we'd touch this time on a question we are often asked by other solicitors and families in our area of work.

Insurance market will 'respond positively' to Jackson reforms, Lord Wallace says

Government minister Lord Wallace has told peers that the government expects the insurance market to “respond positively” to the Jackson reforms.

Reports of the death of equities are greatly exaggerated, says Rupert Elwes

“An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.”  - Bill Vaughan 

Lord Neuberger calls for debate on use of disclosure and live evidence

Lawyers should look again at 'cherished' practices

Supreme Court to decide on solar panel subsidies

Energy secretary cannot remove entitlement 'without statutory authority'

Jackson prepares for provisional costs assessments in all courts

Lord Justice Jackson has said he has prepared a draft rule for the introduction of provisional costs assessments on a national basis after the success of a pilot at Leeds County Court.