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Truth and justice versus certainty and finality

It seems inherently wrong that a solicitor facing adjudication proceedings should be sanctioned and face professional consequences if they've done nothing wrong, says Susanna Heley

Game Over: death in the digital age

There are many practical issues to consider when planning for a client's 'digital death', as Matthew Duncan explains

Building resilience as a profession

Kayleigh Leonie summarises the findings of a recent workplace wellbeing study by Newcastle University Law School, identifying eight key themes affecting resilience

SMEs lose out as legal system set up for big business, says research

Up to 2.4m small and medium sized businesses (SMEs), start-ups and the self-employed are being let down by the legal system and could be falling into a legal gap, according to research just published.

Prime Minister Johnson urged to place criminal and civil justice at heart of priorities

Divorce after Owens: no-fault and online

Modern technology and a high-profile divorce case have triggered long-overdue changes in divorce law and process, explains Nicole Phillips

Planning for R-Day

How can law firms plan for a partner's retirement? Michael Burne recommends early conversations with partners for the long-term benefit of the individual and the firm

Solicitors' disciplinary processes: fit for purpose?

The solicitors' disciplinary process is changing before our eyes and it's crucial to the integrity of the legal profession that the SRA and SDT are strong and robust institutions, says Andrew Katzen