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A spent force

Promotion to partnership no longer brings the perks and rewards it once did, so what do we do with an unmotivated band of staff?

That's justice

The courts have strengthened the hand of executors who are often left holding the bag when there is an estate administration hitch

Where's the pudding?

The jury is still out on whether the unorthodox fiscal policies being employed from Tokyo to Ottawa will benefit economic activity or hinder it

Curious happenings

How are you to deal with elephant tusks that may have been illegally traded, but form part of an estate?

Gutierrez scores a victory for discrimination

The Newcastle player's claim is a reminder to employers of the importance of ensuring a level playing field for disabled and non-disabled employees, writes Amanda Trewhella

The digital age of marketing

Adrienne Halladay urges firms to embrace the future of cloud computing and big data analytics, without neglecting tried and trusted marketing practices

Charging orders: New rules for family practitioners

advises on recent changes relating to the enforcement of family financial orders

Pro bono: Making better lawyers

Yasmin Waljee OBE and Michael Davison explain to Laura Clenshaw the importance of a pro bono culture in firms - but stress why free advice will never replace a properly funded legal aid system