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Wagstaff and the definition of settled property for CGT purposes

Anything resembling a lease for life must be approached with great caution, especially in the context of family arrangements, say Fiona Graham and William Hadley

Solicitors 'angry and despondent' after Grayling's deal with legal aid barristers

Criminal Bar Association suspends protests after concessions give it '89 per cent'

The rotten apple: dealing with a dishonest solicitor

At least one medium-sized firm has collapsed under the weight of unsatisfied ?fraud-related claims, warns John Gould

Legal consultancy helps save Linder Myers from administration

Deal 'believed to be the first of its kind in the legal sector'

Pay per view the answer to publishers' contempt problems, Law Commission says

Charging for the service 'would enable offenders to be traced more easily'

Off the hook: protecting your firm against mortgage fraud

With a greater onus on conveyancers to show they are actively protecting themselves and their clients against mortgate fraud, Peter Rodd shares his tips on how firms can avoid falling prey to criminals - and bearing the financial consequences

Immigration update

The 'good character' requirement in the British Nationality Act 1981 and 'safe' third countries, says Kathryn Bradbury

The case for structured settlements

Pressure from insurance companies for lump sums should be resisted, Richard Fraser argues