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Clinical negligence update: cerebral palsy, surgical teams' responsibility, new evidence

Jock Mackenzie reviews the latest cases on cerebral palsy, midwives' jugdement, consideration of fresh evidence, and whether surgical staff used excessive force

Warning signs: managing financial stability

Peter Scott reveals what law firms should be doing to ensure effective management of financial stability 

Email is still fraught with risk

Tim Prior warns lawyers to think carefully before pressing send

Missing a trick: SRA should utilise its Accounts Rules

The SRA should utilise further its Solicitors' Accounts Rules to reduce tension between reporting accountants, COFAs and the regulator, believe John Wade and Chris Robinson

Top ten tips of sound financial management

Firms should manage owner drawing levels and take time over recruitment, says Andrew Allen

Unlocking your lock up

Karen Hain reveals the simple steps law firms can take to improve their cash flow management

Reporting requirements: a COFA's guide

Obligations of the reporting accountants could provide valuable guidance for?compliance officers for finance and administration, says Matthew Moore

Will you still need me when I'm 65?

Older solicitors may want to work beyond retirement age and it may be possible to balance their wishes with the firm's succession plans, says John...