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Fields of gold

Is farmland a good investment? Chris Belcher considers the pros and cons for private clients

Legal aid bill committee rejects all amendments

The legal aid bill committee yesterday rejected all the amendments tabled by Labour MPs to the government's programme of cuts.

Court of Appeal judgments to be televised

Ken Clarke, justice secretary, has told the Commons that the government will legislate to remove the ban on cameras in courts.

LSB issues call for evidence on will writing

The Legal Services Board has today issued a call for evidence from law firms and members of the public on how best to protect consumers of will-writing, probate and estate administration services. The deadline for responses is 5pm, Friday 4 November 2011.

Paint job

David Coldrick lifts the lid on the QualitySolicitors brand and considers whether it actually does what it says on the tin

Thornhill defends magistrates over riot sentencing

There was no 'feeding frenzy' after mass disorder, magistrates' leader says

Gold blend

With ABSs looming and the economy still unstable, many firms are considering merging to gain a competitive edge. Charles Fuchter and Jacqueline Shicluna explain why they took the plunge

Update: professional negligence

Victoria Brackett and Katie Papworth consider a ruling on the duties of valuers, when you can rely on counsel's advice and settlement without authority