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6 May 2016

Sometimes, you have to break a few eggs

The historical law firm model is to blame for the commercial predicament the industry finds itself in. Dramatic change is the only way to undo decades of inertia

5 May 2016

So just what is allowed?

The state is responsible for and consistently introduces tax planning schemes, so why isn't it playing a greater role in educating the public as to what is legal and what is illegal?

5 May 2016

Want of knowledge and approval

The elements of the Banks v Goodfellow test do not have to be possessed to the highest degree to ensure the validity of a will

5 May 2016

Changing landscape of PI claims harming access to justice

A distinction must be made between fraudulent claims and unnecessary claims, says Law Society chief

5 May 2016

Get creative

The nature of private client work makes it tricky to market a firm and all the services on offer, but it's certainly not impossible

5 May 2016

Pupillages dominated by white, male BPTC graduates, suggest new stats

BSB hopes research will inform students before making a decision about their career chances

5 May 2016

Tidal changes

A tide of financial transparency is sweeping across the world. Swimming against it is folly; it will have severe reputational and financial consequences

4 May 2016

APIL: Government plans to end 'trivial' injury claims 'utterly groundless'

Vulnerable people are being targeted in 'a game of numbers', says Neil Sugarman