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Government announces extra £5.38m investment for family mediation scheme

The scheme will be extended to March 2023

LSB and SRA research reveals client appetite for LegalTech

While familiar technologies were embraced, scepticism remained about newer tech

Irwin Mitchell lawyer joins STEP committee

Christine Thornley was 'honoured' to be selected for the role 

Uptick in contracts advice

Economic pressue means businesses are scrutinising contracts closely

A four-day working week: myth or reality?

Marcin Durlak reflects on whether flexible working hours can work for all..

Going postal: the Post Office Horizon scandal

Alec Samuels reflects on Hamilton v Post Office Ltd [2021] EWCA Crim 577

New ground rent legislation problematic for developers

The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 aims to protect tenants from high ground rents

Protected conversations in employment law

Aaron Heslop considers the value of employers' pre-termination negotiations