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Déjà vu for the charity sector

Charities are once again revisiting the issues of fundraising regulation, payment of trustees and the Charity Commission, and the public benefit requirement, writes Vicki Bowles

No time to waste or delay

District Judge Glennis Corkill discusses the current trend of noise-induced hearing loss cases and advises practitioners on how to approach the court with them

Disclosure: Time for a change

The rules on disclosure should be revised to make electronic documents the norm and make it easier for the process to be tailored to the individual case, argues Ed Crosse

Building a firm foundation

Firm leaders need to understand the link between financial management and compliance, and be prepared to turn to experts when in need, urges Eric Fletcher

Religion and the welfare of the child

Hannah Greene discusses a series of judgments which show the delicate task of the secular courts in respecting parents' religious wishes for their children

What lawyers can gain from reaching out

The opportunity to connect and build relationships with others can deliver real value and personal support, advises Helen Hamilton-Shaw

Tmgroup partners with GeoSmart to offer drainage due diligence reports for lawyers

Commercial property practitioners will be able to access the full range of reports on sustainable drainage systems for their clients

Radical leadership for uncertain times

The Law Society's president, Robert Bourns, talks to John van der Luit-Drummond about the highs and lows of 2016 and what the year ahead holds in store for the solicitor profession