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New start

Taking stock of your current position is the first step on the road to effecting change

Jailed juror had been warned of internet contempt conviction

Theodora Dallas, a former university lecturer jailed yesterday for contempt, had been explicitly warned of a previous case where a juror was jailed for misusing the internet, it has emerged.

Safe from harm

Joseph Goldsmith considers Wright v Gater, which provides useful guidance on the Variation of Trusts Act

Short changed

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.