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Thinking cap

Jackson LJ's proposed cap on success fees could see claimants losing a lot more than 25 per cent of their damages, warns Simon Gibbs

Losing the will

While it is clear that big improvements to the will-writing industry are needed, the debate on making it a reserved activity as recommended by the LSB's consumer panel continues. Solicitors Journal asks those working in the sector how far they think the shake-up should go

Filling the gap

The best way to keep legal aid alive in the face of brutal cuts is to develop new and innovative ways of working, says Ruth Hayes, as she explains the options her own legal advice centre is considering

Managing People in a Legal Business

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It doesn't add up

Russell Conway's heart stopped beating when he received a nice letter from his broker, and then he went into overdrive

Firm calls in Freeserve founder

Yorkshire solicitors stake future on internet service and ABS

Conveyancing and family dominate legal complaints

Failure to advise or follow instructions more important than cost

DEFRA delays decision on English badger cull

Environment secretary Caroline Spelman has said she is “strongly minded” to allow controlled culling of badgers by farmers and landowners in England.