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Footing the bill

The recommendations of the joint committee on the draft Bribery Bill offer practical solutions to problems relating to corporate liability, but it remains to be seen whether the government will implement them, says Alex Odell

'Thin cap' rules breach free movement of capital

UK law preventing companies to claim tax deduction on interests paid by subsidiaries is contrary to the EU's free movement of capital principle, the High Court has ruled, opening claims for the repayment of millions of pounds of unduly paid tax.

Barristers make historic move into partnership

Barristers will be able to join LDPs as partners and set up barrister-only partnerships, the Bar Standards Board has decided in a historic move.

Barristers take the plunge into partnership

Barristers will be able to join LDPs as partners and set up barrister-only partnerships, the Bar Standards Board has decided.

Passengers to be compensated for delayed flights

Airline passengers whose flights were delayed by more than 20 hours have won their claim to the same compensation as those whose flights have been cancelled.

Damage limitation

Law firms are often guilty of only considering their reputation when a crisis hits but, given the current climate and the forthcoming Legal Services Act, they should have a contingency plan in place to deal with any issues effectively, says James Boyd-Wallis

New ground

Law firms are increasingly embracing the internet as a way of accessing a variety of popular legal applications, but what are the benefits – and drawbacks – of this kind of technology, asks Dominic Cullis

Fit for purpose

Jane Ching examines Lord Hunt's recommendations on education, qualification and CPD, and his focus on competence as a pre-requisite for being professionally fit