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Paternity testing: proof of the biological father-child relationship

Just a quick 10 second sample collection using an oral swab is all that is needed to disprove or confirm the paternity of a man,...

Trainees' time is precious and must be well spent

Young lawyers should not be afraid to discuss targets for billable ours, says Paula McMullan

Road traffic accident update

It is better to arrive late than not at all, says Roger Cooper, who discusses how speed and use of blues and twos affect negligence...

Paint the town

I had a strange bus journey recently. It took me a while to grasp what the driver was saying.

Is the Law Society fit for purpose?

The time has come for an honest and open debate about the society's future and its value to members, says James Parry

We are living in a virtual world

Social media is increasingly important to solicitors and clients, so it's time for the law to catch up with technology, says Kate Davies

PII is broke and now is the time to fix it

Parties should take the opportunity presented by the SRA's latest reforms to professional indemnity insurance to establish a solution that works for everyone, says Brian...

Opening the channels of communication

Do insurance brokers understand the needs of solicitors? Adam Entwistle pens a letter from an imaginary high street firm with some common concerns that John...