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London legal walk

The London Legal Walk returns on 18 October after a hiatus due to the pandemic

MoJ launches independent review of domestic homicide law

'Leading' barrister, Clare Wade QC, has been appointed to conduct the review

CILEX alliance

University of Law set to offer courses for legal execs who seek additional practice rights

Access to justice fears: MoJ confirm fixed recoverable costs regime in civil cases

The Law Society said: 'without safeguards – a deep-pocketed and unscrupulous party could force their opponent to run up legal bills they'll never recover'

Are guideline hourly rates misguided?

Ricky Cella reports on the new guideline hourly rates and their implications for firms  – particularly those outside of London.

Pet abduction to become criminal offence 

Pet theft soared during national lockdowns and the proposed new offence seeks to recognise the severity of the impact for owners

Undertakings: Your bond is your word

Tracey Calvert assesses the distinctions and implications of a solicitors' undertaking.

Achieving regulatory fairness: a disproportionately slow process?

Gideon Habel argues structural reforms are needed to address overrepresentation within the legal sector.