The conflict between the need to comply with the new practice direction on pre-action conduct and the duty to serve clients' best interests could make efficient dispute resolution more difficult to achieve, says James Maton
Milton McIntosh considers recent decisions on reserved rights of entry, disputes over rent arrears and rent reviews, the legality of virtual assignments and the validity of break notices
Competition from 'brands' in future will force solicitors to rethink their methods of attracting and retaining clients. Could joining forces with those brands be the way forward, asks Ann Alexander
The National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) is the preeminent voluntary organisation devoted to women lawyers' interests in the US and is engaged in programming and activities designed to identify solutions to the problems women lawyers face in the profession.
Demonstrating is a lawful activity, but if the police are allowed to take and retain photographs, are those involved not being treated as criminals, asks Paul Harris
As the recession extends its grip over the country East Midlands law firms take a realistic approach to the situation but remain confident they can beat the downturn. Jean-Yves Gilg reports
