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Digging for gold

With bitcoin mining on the rise, will this virtual currency help spouses conceal their wealth in bitter divorce battles, wonders Mei-Ling McNab

State of play: case summaries

Heather Viljoen and Karen Bayley review recent private client case law

Delaying changes to PII allows firms some breathing space

Stalling the SRA's PII ensures firms can thoroughly discuss what cover they need, especially since new types of claims are evolving, says Michael Black

Judges are wise, but they need to be savvy too

Lord Neuberger's recent comments show how important it is for the judiciary to be PR aware, says David Kirwan

Number of costs lawyers set to soar as graduates consider alternative legal qualifications

New ACL qualification supported by industry and allows for specialisation in other practice areas

Simplify legal group's new CEO wants 'first class services' from subsidiary QualitySolicitors

Appointment is part of group's growth strategy to become UK's largest legal provider

Court staff seize over 14,000 weapons in last two years

Thousands of knives and nearly 50 firearms have been confiscated at courts in England and Wales, new figures show

Is your PII fit for purpose?

The SRA's proposed changes are a red herring for many firms, argues Chris Marston