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A 'broad, somewhat philosophical question'

Is bridge a sport? An interested public and press wanted the High Court's answer to this question when it decided the English Bridge Union's (EBU) judicial review of Sport England's (SE) refusal to recognise it as a sport.

Government to reduce barriers for ABSs in legal services

Sir Michael Pitt: Lack of independence between regulators and representative bodies is slowing down reforms

Government goes online to shake up conveyancing process

Online only estate agents could hold key to new dawn in real estate sector

US-style plea bargaining system takes off as SFO secures first DPA

High Court approves deferred prosecution agreement against ICBC Standard Bank

Direct access: The impact on barristers, solicitors and clients

Chrissie Lightfoot speaks with barristers and solicitors to determine if direct access helps or hinders them in meeting clients' needs

Paying for care

There is a worrying disparity between how much the public thinks later-life care costs and the cost of this service in reality - increased awareness and financial planning are the only ways around the problem

Let's define the risk universe for professional services firms

By Louise Fleming, Partner, Aretai Consulting

Competition law: LSB warns 'Watch this space' on investigating law firm mergers

LSB chair Sir Michael Pitt speaks to LCA community manager Leah Darbyshire on tie ups between regulator and government and risk-based approaches to regulation