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Wisdom of the crowd

The government has largely disregarded public opinion in its haste to reform the legal aid system, but the downgrading of access to civil justice will rebound on them, says Steve Hynes

Budget and legal aid cuts are forcing law centres to rethink their operation

Under financial pressure from funding cuts and the forthcoming legal aid bill, not-for-profit organisations must consider options they once spurned, says Michael Ashe

ABS is not the only route to the multi-disciplinary model

The SRA's actions have prompted firms keen to continue offering financial services to seek out alternatives to ABSs, says Stuart Bushell

Calling an attorney to account: what are my responsibilities?

Ashton Davies explains how executors can recover assets successfully and cost-effectively

Commercial property update

Magnus Hassett, Laura Williamson and Katherine Ekers consider the implications of the dilapidations protocol, break clauses, business rates relief and the meaning of 'unreasonable withholding of consent' in leases

The 58th update of the CPR: a radical step in civil litigation

As the County Court Money Claims Centre prepares to open its doors next week, DJ Harold Godwin explains how the centre will carry out its work

Beware the brand

We have recently emerged from a rebranding exercise in the office. Overnight, a transformation occurred: from the replacement of letterhead paper and the launch of a new website to receiving a collectible umbrella in a choice of two colours (red or blue) branded mugs, pens, pencils, post-it notes and mouse mats. Each item is emblazoned with the BDB logo, predominantly in navy blue.

Council not under duty of care to girl injured in contractor's swimming lesson

Essex County Council did not owe a 'non-delegable' duty of care to a girl who almost drowned during a school swimming lesson run by a private contractor.