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Recovery position
Solicitors Journal

Recovery position

Concerns are mounting over the proposal to ban the recoverability of ATE premiums, but it may not be as damaging as its critics say, argues Tim Roberts
On the shelf
Solicitors Journal

On the shelf

Despite Jackson LJ's insistence that his recommendations come as a package, the government has chosen not to implement them all just yet. Gavin Foggo and Molly Ahmed examine what's been put on hold
Assessing costs
Solicitors Journal

Assessing costs

Sam Ewing explores how to ensure costs estimates in contentious probate cases are as realistic as possible
Gold blend
Solicitors Journal

Gold blend

With ABSs looming and the economy still unstable, many firms are considering merging to gain a competitive edge. Charles Fuchter and Jacqueline Shicluna explain why they took the plunge
Myth busting
Solicitors Journal

Myth busting

Simon Gibbs separates fact from fiction on guideline hourly rates
Work in progress
Solicitors Journal

Work in progress

As we await the Supreme Court's judgment in Seldon, Suzanne McKie and Laura Bell consider how employers can currently justify a compulsory retirement age, and what further guidance is needed
Harvest festival
Solicitors Journal

Harvest festival

Now that there is guidance on how the Good Harvest decision should be applied, the position for parties entering into leases is clear, says Siobhan Jones
Idyllic setting
Solicitors Journal

Idyllic setting

Solicitors have been wary of storm clouds gathering over the high street for some time, battling with increasing regulation and under pressure from competitors, says David Lang, but it doesn't mean they face terminal decline