While the Flexible Working Bill does improve workers' rights, it falls far short of what is required to properly protect employees from unscrupulous bosses, says Hina Belitz.
There has been a shift in the demand for workplace skills in recent years. Whilst an in-depth knowledge of the law is fundamental to a career in the legal sector, soft skills are not something to be overlooked.
Lawyers across the board, are grappling with a challenging future. Change is needed to thrive. However, a question all legal professionals should be asking themselves is: are our teams right-sourcing? Alexandra Morris explains.
Chris Benson is managing partner of Leigh Day. He talks to Solicitors Journal about building the firm, negative stories in the press and the firm's collective action against UK water companies.
Criminals who try to evade the final moment of justice will be ordered into the dock to attend their sentencing - and will face longer behind bars if they refuse to appear.