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Companies increase IPO 'counter strikes' to block rival trade marks

Savvy businesses look to protect brand investment and avoid courts with IP strategies

Riverview Law's 'Kim' to unleash virtual assistants on legal sector

New global technology to run as a stand-alone business as race for AI hots up

SRA proposes regulator-controlled gateway for entry into the profession

Consultation planned following concerns over inconsistencies across legal education providers

Weapon of choice

Regardless of how obsolete they may seem, discretionary will trusts remain an important tool in the financial planner's toolkit

Farmer cleared of sheep theft

A case against a farmer accused of stealing sheep was thrown out after his defence team produced DNA evidence confirming the sheep were his own.

What is the profession doing to recognise family values?

Flexible working, agile workspaces, equality for all – w';re inching towards a modern working life, writes Kevin Poulter

The Law Society decides against further Veyo investment

Joint-venture to be wound up as Chancery Lane admits its plans were overly ambitious

'Short-lived and much hated' criminal courts charge to be scrapped

Grayling's 'poll tax' on justice to be to be ditched in embarrassing government U-turn