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Birth of a salesman

Partners must be prepared to take on a more managerial role and focus on bringing new work for their firms to succeed after the downturn, says Laura Clarke

Friendly fire

Solicitors considering litigation should act promptly but not hastily to avoid being either sued by clients or reprimanded by the courts, warns Seamus Smyth

Playing by the rules

Charities must ensure that any political activity they get involved in facilitates the work they do and that the costs are justified, says James Kilby

Late for an important date

With firms being quoted higher premiums than ever and many being refused cover, solicitors are struggling to meet the renewal deadline. Jean-Yves Gilg reports

Update: professional negligence

The law lords' ruling in Moore Stephens has re-opened the debate about the precise scope of the ex turpi causa principle, says Spike Charlwood

Update: planning

Gregory Jones and Sarah Sackman consider cases on the expansion of Stansted airport, unlawful developments, screening opinions, the interpretation of planning control and giving reasons for granting permission

Welcome to my world

I like to think of myself as a pretty straightforward, straight-talking person. For example, if someone doesn't like me, then that's okay but I'd rather they didn't pretend they do.

Well disposed

Charities looking to sell land must comply with several statutory obligations before entering into a contract, says Jane Lonergan