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View from the bench | Welsh legislation is adding a new 'dimension to the legal landscape

Wales' organ donation bill is just one of the new rules coming out of the Welsh 'Assembly with the potential to affect lawyers across Britain, says Harold Godwin

ABS countdown | The accountants are coming – or are they?

ICAEW's tactical application to regulate probate services is in starck contrast with the 'legal and accountancy professions' apparent lack of interest in multi-disciplinary 'practices, says Stuart Bushell

Northern delights | Somewhere in a field...

Kevin Poulter has a discussion about legal aid and learns some business acumen from the criminal underworld during a weekend in the West Country

The courts will not be privatised, Grayling and LCJ say

'Every realistic option' being explored, including 'public interest corporation'

Leading light

There is a difference between management and leadership, and collaboration is key to realising a corporate vision, says Geraint Jones

Behind bars | Anonymity is a safe haven

Child offenders should be given anonymity to ensure 'they can be rehabilitated and move on in later life, 'says Jeannie Mackie

Solicitors 'lack sufficient knowledge' of Help to Buy

Conveyancing Association says buyers forced to change conveyancer

New family experts' standard should include core skills

All witnesses appearing as 'experts' in family proceedings should meet minimum professional requirements, says Mark Solon