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Appeal judges allow Hossack to challenge loss of contract

Campaigning solicitor Yvonne Hossack has won the right to challenge the LSC's decision not to award her firm a legal aid contract at a judicial review hearing.

Roll of the dice

Mike Scutt muses over a profession in flux

In deep water

The high street is about to reach breaking point, warns Marilyn Stowe

From bad to worse

Serious case reviews have proved inadequate at protecting children from abuse, says Finola Moss as she argues for responsibility to be handed back to professional social workers

Pearls of wisdom

It is time the government acted on recommendations to reform insurance law, says Peter Tyldesley

Needs must

Clear identification of your client's requirements and budget is the safest way of preventing the risk of negligence claims, says Graham Cunningham

Class conflict

Could the Supreme Court's decision to refuse a teacher legal representation at his disciplinary hearing be at odds with the government's proposed education reforms? Thom Dyke reports

Reporting to the client

John Coulter explains why a report should be an essential part of your conveyancing procedure