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Colin Lawson on why business owners make the worst investors

Over the past 15 years I've had the privilege to advise clients from all walks of life on how to protect and grow their wealth. In that time I've uncovered something; there are a group of people who, unexpectedly, are awful when it comes to managing their finances… business owners.

Ministers hint that concessions will be made on legal aid bill

Lord Chancellor may get power to restore services

Honey-based medical dressing can be patented

A patent for a honey-based medical dressing was not invalid on the ground of obviousness, appeal judges have ruled.

How to increase energy levels and beat the January blues

By Neil May, Executive Manager, Hogan Lovells

Educate and inspire

The town of St Gallen, just off Lake Constance in the east of Switzerland, is best known for its picturesque old streets and world heritage abbey. It also has one of the best management schools in Europe, rivalling the likes of the London Business School and Insead, and its university is home to a successful international annual student-run business symposium. Last weekend it was also host to an unusual initiative: the so-called KickOff session of this year's Law Without Walls.

In the driving seat

Chris Makin reveals how creative mediation worked wonders in several motor car cases

Lend a hand

Do not underestimate the importance of complying with mortgage lenders' requirements, warns Richard Twyford as he explains how you can meet their standards

Direct delivery

The VAT exemption for cost sharing groups will improve the delivery of services by not-for-profit organisations, says Shivaji Shiva, but there are still obstacles and concerns to tackle