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SDT hearing for ex-Fieldfisher partner

It is alleged the former partner falsified documents

Guidance: beating the SDLT holiday

Conveyancing solicitors under heavy pressure to meet client demands to complete transactions ahead of the expiry of the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday on 30 June

Civil-assessed costs claims: inhouse and in trouble

The MoJ and LAA's decision to transfer civil-assessed costs claims inhouse is extremely problematic, says Bob Baker

Court of Protection: time for change

Russell Caller considers steps the Court of Protection could take to improve outcomes for society's most vulnerable

Money laundering: lawyers may be prosecuted for failure to disclose even where no crime

CPS guidance update has clarified circumstances in which regulated professionals may be prosecuted 

Minding the skills gap

Liz Ritter discusses how best to prepare the next generation of lawyers for successful and fulfilling careers in practice

'Herculean effort': Lord Chancellor praises justice system's 'hidden heroes'

Buckland said those working in the justice system 'kept the wheels of justice turning' during pandemic

Witness statement rules: keeping abreast of changes

Georgia Haughney explores how practice direction changes will affect preparation of statements for the business and property courts