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Baggage allowance

Domonique McRae discusses the decision in Swissport Ltd on whether a 'period' costs award may be made when a party has entered into a DBA

Keeping clients' money safe

Sabrina Pearson considers the potential impact of the SRA's newly revised Accounts Rules on firms and reporting accountants

Abuse of the costs budgeting process

Compromise can lead to relatively narrow issues on costs that are limited to significant points of principle, advises Francis Kendall

An outbreak of holiday sickness claims

Dr Julian Morris discusses the ongoing problem of alleged sickness claims that lack supporting evidence, as well as other issues affecting holidaymakers

The application of ex turpi causa

A number of recent cases show the blurred line between situations where the illegality defence applies and those where it does not, writes Roger Cooper

Bundles of fun

Finding that correctly prepared cases are the exception rather than the rule, District Judge Andrew Dodsworth advises solicitors on putting together a suitable bundle

The dangers of ground rent clauses

Sarah Clover and Tony Nurse-Marsh set out the latest developments for conveyancing solicitors and highlight the steps that can be taken in the event of a class action

The importance of being engaged

Boosting employee engagement can improve clients' experience and increase profitability, but it needs to be more than just an HR initiative, advises Jo Kangurs