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How to increase energy levels and beat the January blues

By Neil May, Executive Manager, Hogan Lovells

Further drop in pupillages

The number of pupillages being offered to young barristers has declined for the third year running, a report for the Bar Council has revealed.

Solicitor advocates, unite

At times Lord Judge sounded more like an amateur dramatic society tutor sharing a few tricks with wannabe stage stars.

Estate planning update

Susi Dunn reviews inheritance tax, testamentary capacity, changes to the forfeiture rules and the Law Commission's proposals for reform to intestacy and family provision claims

No damage done

Abolishing experts' immunity won't change anything, argues Seamus Smyth

The Energy Act

How will the government's 'green deal' affect conveyancers and their clients? John Coulter reports

Direct delivery

The VAT exemption for cost sharing groups will improve the delivery of services by not-for-profit organisations, says Shivaji Shiva, but there are still obstacles and concerns to tackle

Lend a hand

Do not underestimate the importance of complying with mortgage lenders' requirements, warns Richard Twyford as he explains how you can meet their standards