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How can it be lawful for care home fees to be paid by the person ?deprived of their liberty? Michael Kennedy and Bilkiss Bashir ?consider whether the state should pick up the tab

Legal profession must take fresh approach to service, entrepreneur says

The legal profession needs to take a fresh approach to the delivery of legal services if it is to survive the challenges of the Legal Services Act, entrepreneur Ajaz Ahmed has said.

Colin Lawson on why business owners make the worst investors

Over the past 15 years I've had the privilege to advise clients from all walks of life on how to protect and grow their wealth. In that time I've uncovered something; there are a group of people who, unexpectedly, are awful when it comes to managing their finances… business owners.

Ministers hint that concessions will be made on legal aid bill

Lord Chancellor may get power to restore services

Honey-based medical dressing can be patented

A patent for a honey-based medical dressing was not invalid on the ground of obviousness, appeal judges have ruled.

How to increase energy levels and beat the January blues

By Neil May, Executive Manager, Hogan Lovells

Educate and inspire

The town of St Gallen, just off Lake Constance in the east of Switzerland, is best known for its picturesque old streets and world heritage abbey. It also has one of the best management schools in Europe, rivalling the likes of the London Business School and Insead, and its university is home to a successful international annual student-run business symposium. Last weekend it was also host to an unusual initiative: the so-called KickOff session of this year's Law Without Walls.

In the driving seat

Chris Makin reveals how creative mediation worked wonders in several motor car cases