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Barristers to play full part in ABS firms

Barristers will be allowed to play a full part in ABS firms, the Bar Standards Board has announced.

Professional development review questions readiness for ABS day

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has launched an in-depth review of post-qualification training, the first since the compulsory professional development scheme was introduced in 1985.

Charity Tribunal challenges bishop's evidence in Catholic Care adoption ruling

The Charity Tribunal has challenged evidence given by a Catholic bishop over the impact on a charity of allowing children to be adopted by gay couples.

Update: children

Noel Arnold rounds up the latest developments in adoption orders and the requirements of expert assessment

Workshop: private client

Eleanor Johnson-Cadwell offers a workshop on income tax savings for discretionary trusts

Update: PACE

Caroline Day and Jill Lorimer review amendments to police powers in relation to stop and search and taking fingerprints, the consequent changes to the PACE codes of practice, and a case on the 'necessity' test for arrest

Show your working

Costs budgeting may never be more than a minority sport, says Simon Gibbs

Something for nothing

It's all very shiny and new, yes, but what does this National Pro Bono Centre actually do, asks Russell Conway