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MoJ: Targeted 'legal support' may help vulnerable people

Only one in ten respondents to government survey used a solicitor to resolve their dispute

Sandboxes and drones

The SRA must demonstrate that it, too, can be innovative in how it supports firms keen to explore new solutions

Monsters in corporate governance

Even from an unlikely source, in-house lawyers can learn a thing or two about corporate governance and whistleblowing, writes Harry Perrin

The careless advocate

Embarrassed senior Scots law adviser guilty of firearms offence

New probate fees put asset-rich but cash-poor families at risk

Older people may feel pressured to give away assets to avoid charges

Vulnerable family law clients facing debt to access legal advice

SRA report finds consumers struggle to make informed choices about solicitors

The gig economy and workers' rights

As flexible business models become more widespread, the law needs to be simplified to provide easier ways to determine the working status of an individual, says Chris Cook

Putting consumer protection first

The FCA's recent decision to take criminal action demonstrates its commitment to the regulation of consumer credit and to ensuring that people are working within their permissions, writes James Walton