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7 May 2021

Lawyer resilience, pot plants and genetics

Dr Bob Murray enlightens firm leaders on how they can boost lawyers' resilience after covid-19

7 May 2021

Blowing the whistle: an imbalance of powers

The UK was an early adopter of whistleblowing protection for workers, but is the law still doing its job? Rachel Rothwell investigates

7 May 2021

New initiative launched to tackle abusive behaviour at the bar

Barristers have been urged to back a new initiative aimed at tackling abusive behaviour and improve the culture at the bar

7 May 2021

Professional conduct and proportionality: a fine balance

Susan Humble considers the challenge faced by disciplinary boards in balancing the interests of a diverse public against those of the profession's 'rotten apples'

6 May 2021

Expert evidence and remote hearings

Expert evidence must be utilised carefully, particularly during remote hearings, as Richard Boyle and James Yapp explain

5 May 2021

Private FDRs: a progressive move

Orla O'Hagan's explains how her time in the family judiciary was impacted by covid-19 and why private FDRs are the way to go 

4 May 2021

Back to the office and reality: how to support employees

The transition back into 'normal' working life may not be easy but there are things firms can do to help, says Elizabeth Rimmer

4 May 2021

Judicial review: Law Society opposes reform proposals that make government 'untouchable'

Law Society survey showed 95 per cent of UK adults believe the government should follow the law like everyone else