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Tales from practice | Stand and stare

At his local law societys AGM, Richard Barr remembers the days when solicitors could have a leisurely lunch and time recording was a far-off prospect

Co-op Bank's debt rating downgraded to 'junk' status

Move follows collapse of deal to buy Lloyds branches

Family email advice line tries to fill gap left by cuts

Clients will be referred to University of Law LPC students by CAB

Advocates should “adapt to realities” of criminal legal aid cuts, Lord Neuberger says

Time for working out how to survive, not 'talking about the end of the Bar'

Home Office policy on discretionary leave for children ruled unlawful

Welfare and best interests must be considered before deciding on time

Home secretary must pay solicitor's fees after client 'vanished'

Treasury paid £6,000 for legal costs directly to client

Promises, promises

The Budget threw inheritance hurdles onto a previously legitimate tax mitigation course, says Tom Elliott

Mesothelioma Bill promises £355m for victims

Single European patent system to be introduced by Intellectual Property Bill