Sir Terry Pratchett, author of fantasy novels and a victim of Alzheimer's disease, has called for tribunals to be set up, including a lawyer and a doctor, to authorise assisted suicides.
Implementing an outstanding client service programme can help firms differentiate themselves from the crowd and get clients talking, says Dominic Beeton
As local authorities continue to strengthen and share their in-house legal teams, private practice firms are focusing on maximising their offering in areas where their skills remain vital. Jenny Ramage reports
Claimants in conveyancing negligence cases should be permitted to use legal experts where the judge has little understanding or experience of property law, argues Jonathan Ferris
With the number of claims against negligent cosmetic surgeons on the rise, practitioners should be aware of the key issues and unique features of this kind of litigation, says Nigel Poole
Ignoring evidence revealed after a trial of bias or prejudice within a jury leads to injustice and threatens public faith in the system, says Lucy Corrin
Paul Christian discusses VAT on deposits paid in 'golden brick' arrangements, acquisition of buildings by charities, costs incurred on the sale of shares and legal professional privilege
David Archer considers administrators' duty to creditors, TUPE and bankruptcy, money received post-administration by Lehman Brothers, and the insolvency aspects of the Jackson report
