Tony Guise reviews three recent and important changes to the profession's regulatory framework – practising certificates, remuneration certificates and indemnity cover
Justin Bates discusses cases on the 'well-being power' and the extent to which local authorities can establish companies, and a council's decision to reintroduce homecare charges
As discrimination claims by female partners are on the rise firms should ensure they can produce evidence of best practice and consistent processes if faced with such a claim, says Clare Murray
All businesses should be made aware of how they can avoid potential criminal liability for breaches of consumer contract rules on fairness, says Rebecca de Lorenzo
Should the 'best interests' test follow clinical guidelines on 'intolerability' when considering withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment from children, asks Simon Elliman
Moira Protani and Charlotte Watts review decisions published under the Charity Commission's new practice of publishing regulatory case reports, and cases highlighting the rise in legacy and testamentary capacity claims
