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12 Sept 2016

Consumerism in legal services is a morally bankrupt concept

Panels promoting consumerism in legal services are living in a parallel universe, says Kerry Underwood

7 Sept 2016

The world of contract work: Fitting in and making a splash

Freelancing is becoming an increasingly popular choice for lawyers looking to restore their work/life balance, but to succeed they will need to invest in their soft skills, advises Matthew Kay

5 Sept 2016

Slater and Gordon UK posts substantial losses

Managing director confident that firm's efforts are beginning to 'bear fruit'

2 Sept 2016

Blurred vision

Contrasting views from regulators and professional bodies on the legal services market shows a lack of unity at a time when consumers - and law firms - would benefit from greater clarity

2 Sept 2016

Slater and Gordon UK posts substantial losses

Managing director confident that firm's efforts are beginning to 'bear fruit'

1 Sept 2016

SRA urges competition watchdog to help it secure independence

Regulator criticised by the Law Society over reforms to its Accounts Rules and handbook

25 Aug 2016

Law Society rejects calls for 'misleading' price publication

Narrow focus on price could potentially damage clients' ability to make informed choices, says Chancery Lane

23 Aug 2016

Small businesses are being 'priced out of court'

The government's court fee hike begins to bite with 50 per cent drop in value and number of CCJs