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LSB rejects bid by licensed conveyancers to move into litigation and advocacy

The Legal Services Board has rejected an application by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers to regulate litigation and advocacy.

Law firms get ahead by working out what sets them apart, says Nick Jervis

UK high street firms face a battle of the brands

By Pearse McCabe, Strategy & Planning Director, Rufus Leonard

Dennison loses appeal against striking off by High Court

Anthony Dennison, partner at Dennison Greer solicitors in Manchester, has lost his appeal against the High Court's decision to strike him off.

Will-writing warning: get the basics right

Rawlings highlights the grave consequences of failing to thoroughly check a will after execution, says Adam Draper

Attorneys bearing gifts

Richard McDermott reflects on lasting powers of attorney in the light of the latest case considering the validity of gifts

Drafting a deathbed will

William East and Ruth Hughes offer their advice on how to stay out of the line of fire when the validity of a will drafted...

Lawyers to be named and shamed before complaint resolved

Lawyers could be named and shamed even before a complaint against them has been decided under new proposals unveiled today by the Legal Ombudsman.