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Mistletoe and wine

It can only be January. Office chat on the first day back from the Christmas break consisted of diets, fitness ambitions, outrageously increased commuting costs and forward holiday planning to aid the long haul to the month's end.

On the beat

Sophie Khan talks law and disorder

How to ensure a genuine client focus

By Beverly Landais, CEO, Devereux Chambers

Everyman Legal to launch business hub franchise

Everyman Legal, the Oxfordshire 'virtual' law firm, has announced plans to launch a franchise operation which would create business hubs for commercial lawyers in towns across the country.

SRA unveils 'flexible' ABS application process

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has unveiled the two-stage application process to be followed by organisations seeking authorisation to trade as alternative business structures.

Dog attack judge retires

A circuit judge who was convicted for owning a dangerous dog and fined £2,500 has retired.

Greenwich law centre loses funding appeal

Greenwich law centre has lost a legal challenge to the local council's decision to withdraw funding.

Where has the trust gone in client-lawyer relationships?

By Paul Brent, Marketing Director, Boyes Turner