Legal system is failing ‘ordinary people’
Research has found that 58% of people in England and Wales think the legal system is not set up for ordinary people.
30 May 2019
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Michael Burne: A law firm, but not as we know it
Carbon Law Partners’ founder wants to free lawyers from having to run law firms and focus on delivering great legal advice
3 July 2019
Addressing the rehab paradox
NHS Resolution must resolve to change its stance on rehabilitation, argues Victoria Oliver
24 June 2019
How to charge ethically in an online world
How much value do solicitors really add to some digitally-enabled processes, and should they reduce their fees accordingly or even turn away work, asks Mena Ruparel
24 June 2019
A reasonable doubt is not good enough
Not only is the change to the civil standard of proof in disciplinary proceedings unlikely to result in more convictions, it is also a key differentiator marking out solicitors as trustworthy professionals, argues Michael Stacey
24 June 2019
Sole practitioners exceed small firms' PEP
Profit-per-equity partner is on the rise for sole practitioners, with a survey finding it had exceeded that of two to four partner firms for the first time.
16 May 2019
Putting clients at the centre: joined-up legal and accountancy services
The combined professional services approach is not the preserve of large accountancy firms, says Simon Walsh as he shares his organisation’s own experience
8 May 2019
LSB retreats from ban on professional bodies ‘influencing’ regulatory arms
Super-regulator accepts prohibition of 'influence' could result in hampering legitimate criticism
3 May 2019
Freelance solicitors: walking in the middle lane of the motorway?
The new ‘freelance’ solicitor model looks a lot like the current consultant status – except it has none of the advantages for anyone, says Paul Bennett
3 May 2019
Causing avoidable harm: cross-examination and the litigant in person
Family practitioners are experiencing an inconsistent approach to the cross-examination process where a litigant in person is involved, says Kara Swift
18 April 2019
