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14 Feb 2011

Government finds £27m to save financial inclusion fund

The government has found £27m in a last-minute move to save the financial inclusion fund from closure and allow law centres and CABx to continue providing specialist debt advice.

14 Feb 2011

New franchise offers ABS-proof structure

Law firms seeking to gear up ahead of 6 October will be able to federate under a new brand presenting itself as an alternative to existing pre-ABS structures such as QualitySolicitors, ContactLaw, GetSolicitors and highstreetlawyers.com.

14 Feb 2011

New franchise offers ABS-proof structure

Law firms seeking to gear up ahead of 6 October will be able to federate under a new brand presenting itself as an alternative to existing pre-ABS structures such as QualitySolicitors, ContactLaw, GetSolicitors and highstreetlawyers.com.

14 Feb 2011

Boost for cash-strapped councils as Supreme Court backs shared services

In a boost for councils and other public bodies hoping to save money by combining their services, the Supreme Court has ruled that a mutual insurance service set up by ten London councils did not breach European public procurement rules.

14 Feb 2011

Update: licensing

Roy Light considers appeals in the magistrates' courts, conditions on premises licences and the powers of licensing committees, as well as the latest guidance, books and legislation

14 Feb 2011

Rise and shine

As we edge closer towards the ABS big bang, Stuart Bushell uncovers the impact of ILEX

14 Feb 2011

Silent majority

Witness statements in employment tribunals should only be read aloud in exceptional circumstances, argues Mark Conway

14 Feb 2011

Smart money

Charities seeking to plug a financial shortfall using some of their reserves can end up falling foul of rules on asset management, warns Michael Fahy