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13 Oct 2015

The SRA must consider the impact of naming and shaming

The regulator continues to publish allegations concerning solicitors' misconduct, despite claims then being found to be unsubstantiated, writes Susanna Heley

13 Oct 2015

Bereaved families treated like second-class citizens, says MP

'Ridiculous' law on psychiatric harm needs to be made fit for purpose

13 Oct 2015

LPC graduates must manage expectations, says SRA chief

High numbers of law graduates without training contracts is a cause for concern

13 Oct 2015

Buyer beware in the Court of Appeal

A misrepresentation made during the sale of a property may entitle the buyer to rescind, but Caveat emptor is still the most important caveat, for now, writes Liz Turner

13 Oct 2015

Elite universities preferred by Top 50 law firms

…and just one in ten trainees found to be black or minority ethnic at City firms

13 Oct 2015

Extraordinary circumstances defence takes off in Europe

Mark Walker discusses aeroplanes' unexpected technical shortcomings in the latest flight delay compensation dispute

13 Oct 2015

Book review: From Match Fixing to Murder

Dr Gregory Ioannidis reviews the first in a series of titles for practitioners in Solicitors Journal

13 Oct 2015

Agile, able, and raring to grow

Agile working has become a key differentiator for firms seeking to provide the best client service and win the talent war, discusses Nigel Wright