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Stealing from the dead

The government has coined yet another tax on death. Can they think of no better way to raise money than to make probate a more grim experience?

Do you link?

Social media is one of the best, most professionally appropriate and widely used self-promotion tools there is. What's your excuse for not using it?

'Not my bag'

Professionals who choose to categorise themselves according to their strengths are harmful to business development. They need a nudge

Understanding and controlling disclosure costs

Jeffrey Shapiro considers how ediscovery can assist with managing the case budget and keeping disclosure costs proportionate

Making mergers and acquisitions work

For a transaction to be successful, it cannot just be about the numbers: personnel, firm culture, and project management also play a part, advises Helen Clayton

Every LinkedIn profile tells a story

Set minimum standards and create an agreed template to ensure your legal professionals' social media profiles give the right message about your firm, say Kirsten Hodgson and Emily Miller

Maximising the value of human capital

Recognising and adapting to the needs of different generations within the workplace can allow firms to unleash the potential of their people, explains Chris Marston

Building a successful content marketing strategy

Melissa Davis advises firms on reconciling the differences between marketing and PR and improving their relationships with the press