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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.

Feeling the benefit

Is the public benefit case really a triumph for independent schools? Helen Harvie reports

Moving with the times

With less red tape and clearer guidelines on the wish list, the Charities Act review couldn't have come at a better time, says Diane Gill

Care and attention

The actions of solicitors can have a dramatic impact on the outcome of contested probate claims, says Nick Mendoza

Charity law update

Shivaji Shiva reviews the Charities Act 2011, business rates, options for landlords of empty properties, the Charity Commission's strategic plan and the public services bill