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Young lawyers are far from cashing in on law's gravy train

Solicitors criticised for their pay packets should remember the social and economic contribution they have made, says Bryan Scant

Don't be presumptuous

Natasha Rees, Lauren Archer, and Miri Stickland consider the lack of clarity on sustainable developments, cautionary drafting tales, and precarious rights over communal areas

Jump v Lister and survivorship clauses

The outcome of a recent case concerning the mirror wills of two spouses was a surreal end to a surreal year, write Adam Carvalho and Richard McDermott

A case of 'all change, please'?

As the sector awaits the results of various consultations on personal injury, Jonathan Wheeler advises firms to brace for change and to potentially alter course into new markets

Naughty or nice?

Sean Jones QC considers whether employment lawyers' Christmas wishes will come true, with more gig economy cases and new gender pay gap regulations to look forward to in 2017

How to avoid cold calling

Four simple networking tips can help you reach your business development targets with ease, advises Douglas McPherson

Making tax digital: What, why, who, when?

Partnerships with a turnover in excess of £10,000 will likely be affected by HMRC's new online initiative, explains Jennifer Martin

Rising will disputes and the need for practical advice

Testators should be encouraged to consider the potential impact of litigation on their estate, and, more specifically, on their beneficiaries, explains Emma Saunders