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Stifling the debate
Solicitors Journal

Stifling the debate

The principle that the law should be the same for all has been challenged by doctors and science commentators who say they have been unfairly targeted by organisations trying to stifle medical debate. With the defamation bill now making its way through parliament, one doctor and one science journalist sued for libel explain why they believe the law needs changing.
Reporting to the client
Solicitors Journal

Reporting to the client

John Coulter explains why a report should be an essential part of your conveyancing procedure
Needs must
Solicitors Journal

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
From bad to worse
Solicitors Journal

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
Update: insolvency
Solicitors Journal

Update: insolvency

Denise Fawcett reviews recent cases involving out-of-court appointment of administrators in breach of company procedures, pensions contributions by an insolvent company, enforcement of a deed of surrender and the winding up of social clubs
Solicitors, but not as we know them
Solicitors Journal

Solicitors, but not as we know them

With the SRA suggesting one solicitor partner may be enough to call your practice a 'solicitor' firm, the jostling for position is already starting on Britain's high streets, says Stuart Bushell