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18 Jul 2011

Stifling the debate

The principle that the law should be the same for all has been challenged by doctors and science commentators who say they have been unfairly targeted by organisations trying to stifle medical debate. With the defamation bill now making its way through parliament, one doctor and one science journalist sued for libel explain why they believe the law needs changing.

11 Jul 2011

Reporting to the client

John Coulter explains why a report should be an essential part of your conveyancing procedure

11 Jul 2011

Needs must

Clear identification of your client's requirements and budget is the safest way of preventing the risk of negligence claims, says Graham Cunningham

11 Jul 2011

From bad to worse

Serious case reviews have proved inadequate at protecting children from abuse, says Finola Moss as she argues for responsibility to be handed back to professional social workers

4 Jul 2011

Update: insolvency

Denise Fawcett reviews recent cases involving out-of-court appointment of administrators in breach of company procedures, pensions contributions by an insolvent company, enforcement of a deed of surrender and the winding up of social clubs

4 Jul 2011

Solicitors, but not as we know them

With the SRA suggesting one solicitor partner may be enough to call your practice a 'solicitor' firm, the jostling for position is already starting on Britain's high streets, says Stuart Bushell

27 Jun 2011

People power

The localism bill introduces a community right to challenge and a right to buy – but what does it all mean for the third sector? Catherine Rustomji and Bryn Morgan report

27 Jun 2011

Update: company

Debbie King considers directors' breach of duty, Companies House's digitalisation plan and the detrimental effect of the banks' tough approach to lending