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Kool for skool

“Thank you sir, you are really funny.” This is not a commendation I would typically strive for as a solicitor. However, given the circumstances, it was a plaudit I was happy to take, especially given that it was offered by a street savvy 15-year-old student before 9 'o clock on a chilly Thursday morning.

Find and sort: Introducing a new document management system

Applications manager Jason Plant shares what he learnt from introducing a new document management system at DLA Piper UK

How to get what you want

Peter Fleming considers the art of negotiation

LSB rejects bid by licensed conveyancers to move into litigation and advocacy

The Legal Services Board has rejected an application by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers to regulate litigation and advocacy.

Law firms get ahead by working out what sets them apart, says Nick Jervis

UK high street firms face a battle of the brands

By Pearse McCabe, Strategy & Planning Director, Rufus Leonard

Dennison loses appeal against striking off by High Court

Anthony Dennison, partner at Dennison Greer solicitors in Manchester, has lost his appeal against the High Court's decision to strike him off.

Drafting a deathbed will

William East and Ruth Hughes offer their advice on how to stay out of the line of fire when the validity of a will drafted at the end of a person's life is challenged