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Mediation apparently originated in the Far East although it seems to me almost quintessentially English. The one I attended this month was frightfully civilised and...

Play it again

The Court of Appeal's endorsement of the admissibility of questionable tape-based evidence should cause considerable disquiet among criminal lawyers, says Benjamin Newton

Grieve promises "period of silence" on legal aid

Dominic Grieve QC, the new Attorney General, has promised a “period of silence” from the government before it launches a fundamental review of legal aid.

Editor's Letter: Changing times

By Manju Manglani, Editor, Managing Partner

Driving diversity

Robert Heslett, president of the Law Society, comments on the need to increase social mobility in the legal profession.

Fit note: Fit for purpose?

Jonathan Whittaker, partner at SAS Daniels, comments on getting employees back to work

Tackling bad behaviour

Catherine Gannon, managing partner of Gannons Solicitors, lifts the lid on bullying at law firms

Branching out

Thomas Berman of Berman & Associates reveals the problems of building a regional office through lateral hires.