Archive

The life guard

Dr Barbara Mitchels brings us up to speed with the Commission on Assisted Dying's debate

Will they, won't they

With the regulation of will writing poised for major reform, Chris Handford explains how the LSB is going undercover in the hunt for data

What's in a name?

Are name-and-arms conditions still fit for purpose in today's succession law? Joseph Goldsmith guides us through the grand old case of Howard v Howard-Lawson

Relationship issues

The SRA's new recruit Nick Eastwell shares with Jean-Yves Gilg his plan to repair the frayed relations between the regulator and City firms

Update: crime

Ian Harris and David Birrell discuss tweeting in court, admissibility in the magistrates' courts and changes to Crown Court fees

Radio gaga

Marilyn Stowe offers her hard-won survival guide for going on air

Don't squash the frogs

“The frogs?” The armed police officer looked bemused. “What do you mean 'don't squash the frogs'?”

Update: commercial contracts

Mark Lucas considers the impact of the Bribery Act 2010 on solicitors' practices and commercial contracts