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Editor's blog | When 'no' means 'not unless'

It is a subtle difference between 'no' and 'not unless', which is potentially measured in thousands of pounds. In the case of Gary Minkin, it meant £5,500 in solicitors' fees and possibly three times as much in assessment costs.

Editor's letter: Keeping calm

What is it that drives you to the point of full-blown rage, asks Manju Manglani

The dark side: Trends in antisocial behaviour in law firm partnerships

Ben Rigby and Alex Aldridge explore the prevalence of antisocial behaviour in partnerships

Focus on rebuilding loyalty or face attrition when the market changes

By Julious P. Smith Jr, Chairman Emeritus, Williams Mullen

Dissecting processes: How to create a legal process improvement programme

Kim R. Craig and Andrew M. Baker of Seyfarth Shaw share their insights on how to kick start a legal process improvement programme

Unfair advantage

Martin Oliver considers the difficulty with alleging undue influence in probate disputes

Managing partner: why do the job?

By Michael Shaw, Managing Partner, Cobbetts

Solicitor who asked for payments on account had not terminated retainer

A family solicitor who would only continue to act subject to his client making interim fee payments had merely suspended the retainer, not terminated it, appeal judges have ruled.