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Update | Licensing: lap-dancing venues, rights of those with an interest in licensed premises, mystery shopping

Roy Light discusses the rules on appeals against refusal to license lap dancing venues, how the law protects the rights of those with an interest in licensed premises, and mystery shopping initiatives

Mike Fleming is reminded of the Importance of Being Earnest as he considers HMRC's latest PR push

Update | Road traffic: illegality as a defence

Roger Cooper reviews the circumstances where illegality can be used as a defence

Only 28 firms enter ARP

End to fears of bumper crop as profession shares financial burden

A good recession: Why the recession is good for law firms

Chris Smylie discusses why the UK legal profession should view the current recession in a positive light

Nicklinson's wife to appeal directly to Court of Appeal

'Martin' wins leave to pursue challenge to DPPs guidelines

Saga launches stand-alone legal expenses insurance product

Over-50s membership organisation 'shakes up' market with range of fixed-fee products

Concern over extended role for 'legal officers'

BIS wants them to take on case management at employment tribunals