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A complex beast - but does litigation funding need taming?

The decision in R (on the application of PACCAR Inc and others) (Appellants) v Competition Appeal Tribunal and others (Respondents) [2023] UKSC 28 sent a chill wind through the community of those that represent claimants and litigation funders

How to ensure your paralegal business succeeds

Amanda Hamilton provides advice on to lay the foundations for success as a paralegal practitioner

EHRC guidance: taking anger out of menopause symptoms in the workplace

Following the publication of guidance for employers by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, Emmanuelle Ries shares her views on why it’s important that women experiencing menopausal symptoms feel supported in the workplace

The looming scandal involving cum-cum transactions

In the second instalment in a two-part series, Stewart Hey, Hugh Gunson and Rachel Warren discuss cum-cum transactions and the signs that enforcement activity might be on the horizon

Placing the spotlight on commercial mediation

Nikki Edwards discusses the importance of accurately depicting the benefits of mediation, following the TV dramatisation Mr. Bates v The Post Office

What comes after the Metropolitan Police?

After a succession of failings and damning revelations, Tim Kiely presents his views on why we need to begin discussing what comes after the Met

The winding down of the Financial Reporting Council cannot be allowed to halt progress

Paul Brehony discusses the current state of play concerning the legislation on audit and corporate governance reforms

The win–win world of legal apprenticeships

Jane Robson looks at the value of apprenticeships as an alternative route into the legal profession and its ability to foster growth, diversity and excellence