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A sticking plaster approach: Civil Liability Act reforms trivialise the injured

Government has allowed itself to be duped by the powerful insurance lobby and set its sights on the injured and vulnerable, the easier option says Qamar Anwar

Lost in translation: securing interpreters in family proceedings

Legally aided parties should arrange interpretation themselves to avoid the costs and delays often incurred by last minute cancellation, suggests district judge Stephen Parker

Mental health: time to walk the talk

It is one thing to discuss mental health issues affecting younger lawyers, but stakeholders now need to take more decisive action, urges Amy Clowrey

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Staying on the right side of the #MeToo line

The tribunal referral of the partner who advised on a non-disclosure agreement in relation to Harvey Weinstein 20 years ago highlights the extent of the risk for lawyers and firms, warns Bettina Bender 

Great expectations: the problem with SQE

With the new 'super-exam' set to go live in 2021, it's now up to the Legal Services Board to insist on essential clarification before giving it the green light, says Dr Jessica Guth

Cost budgeting reforms: 'The good and the bad

While the proposal for an agreed budget discussion form is a positive step, Francis Kendall is wary about the 21-day period for budgets to be filed and exchanged