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Better actions

Pre-action protocols are an effective tool to avoid litigation, but they are under-used says District Judge Robert Jordan

One home into two

For divorcing couples, extracting enough equity from the matrimonial home to fund two new lifestyles is just one of several challenging exercises, says Michelle McDermott

North-West: new ways of working

No large metropolises or giant law firms, but North West lawyers are ahead of the game on business development in the age of the Legal Services Act, says Jean-Yves Gilg

Wind in your sail

Smaller firms should leverage their local knowledge to become involved in renewable energy projects, argues Stefan Schmitz

Healthy competition

Recent decisions on appeal from the General Medical Council perilously undermine the healthcare regulatory system, argues Nicholas Peacock

Practice trends: charity law

As the Charities Act 2006 is gradually implemented, the voluntary sector is beginning to grapple with a new set of challenges. Jean-Yves Gilg reports

Simply the best

Is legal recruitment a form of Russian roulette? Geoff Wild explains how to find the best staff

Carry the costs

Litigants should be able to claim their own preparation costs, argues James Ross