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Dixon's resignation 'a devastating blow' for Law Society

Chancery Lane's CEO resigns from body that 'is not prepared to change'

Solicitors tribunal publishes first fining bands guidance

New SDT sanctions guidelines reflect changing nature of legal work

Civil standard of proof in solicitors tribunal a mere 'Christmas list'

SDT maintains criminal standard appropriate even though proceedings are civil

The complexities of being a good lawyer

With changes to CPD, compliance specialists have a golden opportunity to develop the skill sets those around them need, explains Tracey Calvert

Is government bad for your law firm's health?

Regulators and the insurance lobby have had a far stronger impact on swaying government than any representative body for solicitors, writes Viv Williams

Radical leadership for uncertain times

The Law Society's president, Robert Bourns, talks to John van der Luit-Drummond about the highs and lows of 2016 and what the year ahead holds in store for the solicitor profession

The 12 days of legal regulation

Michelle Garlick offers a Christmas-themed review of the events of the year – and what to look forward to in 2017

Liberty, compliance, and discipline in 2017

Jean-Yves Gilg predicts a busy year ahead for private client practitioners and for law firms generally as they adapt to the new competence regime