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A silent digital witness
Solicitors Journal

A silent digital witness

The ethos that “every contact leaves a trace” is as true in the digital environment as in a conventional crime scene. Ian Kennedy explains
Passing the “ordinary residence” buck
Solicitors Journal

Passing the “ordinary residence” buck

The publication of DoH determinations provides welcome clarification for local authority lawyers but offers no incentive for councils to stop passing the accommodation buck, says Matthew Bradley
Better safe than sorry
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Better safe than sorry

Failure to disclose an application for a grant ad colligenda bona in a highly contentious case may lead to revocation. Olya Marine provides some pointers as to where to draw the line
Face to face: Alured Darlington
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Face to face: Alured Darlington

Seven career changes mean the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year has almost done it all, but there is no let up yet even after passing his retirement age