Archive

9 Dec 2008

A fertile subject

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 has opened up new definitions of parenthood potentially affecting the work of all private client practitioners, from will-writers to tax planners and divorce lawyers, says Natalie Gamble

9 Dec 2008

Learning to stress less

Emma Tyler explains some of the techniques lawyers can use to recognise and deal with stress

9 Dec 2008

All in the name of honour

The link between forced marriage and honour-based violence is very real and should be taken much more seriously by the authorities, says Cris McCurley

9 Dec 2008

Update: planning

Gregory Jones and Sarah Sackman review the latest planning cases involving commencement of development, and changes brought in by the Planning Act 2008

9 Dec 2008

How to break the ice

Brushing up on your networking skills will help you build those all-important contacts, says Jack Downton

9 Dec 2008

Employment in the internet age

Misuse of technology by employees can land employers in hot water, and the range of defences available are limited, says Sarah Crowther

9 Dec 2008

Legal literacy

Robert Ashton identifies common writing mistakes and outlines why simplicity is the way forward

9 Dec 2008

Paying your dues

The House of Lords decision in Raguz may be common sense, but certain procedural problems for practitioners remain unresolved, say Teresa Edmund and Tim Allen