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26 Jun 2015

'Big Friendly Giant' firms back direct action over legal aid cuts

The government's 'bone-headed policies' are unworkable for all firms regardless of size, says CLSA

26 Jun 2015

The lawyers are revolting!

Will solicitors and barristers join forces in industrial action after Gove protects advocacy fees from cuts?

26 Jun 2015

Gove the grammar pedant

It has been a big week for the new Lord Chancellor, Michael Gove

25 Jun 2015

Growing pains

Choosing the best business growth strategy is a risky and uncertain process, but standing still will always have the same inevitable outcome, advises Geraint Jones

25 Jun 2015

Who's eligible?

What does the Care Act actually mean for the eligibility of state care, ask Matthew Barnett and Emily Grosvenor-Taylor

25 Jun 2015

What makes an activity a sport?

Is Bridge a sport or not? Sport England and the Charity Commission have completely contradicted each other on the debate, but the courts will soon have their say

25 Jun 2015

Trumped by a promise

Freedom of testamentary disposition will mean very little if a testator has already made a promise to give away the lion's share of their estate

25 Jun 2015

Retired solicitor handed 15-year bankruptcy order for misappropriating client money

The non-practising solicitor has also been charged with ten offences of fraud and one of forgery