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Ending a retainer: when is it ethical to do so?

Abusive behaviour and failure to respond to clear instructions are valid reasons to terminate a retainer, but firms must nevertheless tread carefully, warns Mena Ruparel

All change: switching regulator

For Paul Hajek, adapting to the changes brought in by the Legal Services Act involved converting his firm to an ABS and eventually moving away from the SRA – and he has no regrets

Family lawyers voice concerns over domestic violence review

Two family law solicitors have co-ordinated a letter, signed by 37 experts, challenging the extent of the Ministry of Justic';s (MoJ) recent decision to review how the family courts deal with victims of domestic violence.

Claimant solicitors predict “sharp contraction” of PI market

The Civil Liability Act reforms will lead to a sharp contraction in the claimant personal injury (PI) market, according to a survey of lawyers this week.

LSB appoints Matthew Hill as chief executive

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has appointed Matthew Hill to the role of chief executive commencing 20 August 2019.

Capacity issues: ending the reliance on doctors?

With growing reluctance on the part of GPs to provide mental capacity assessments, is it time for private client solicitors to look for assistance from other professionals, asks Gary Rycroft

Law Society unveils results of male-only roundtables on gender imbalance

The Law Society has published findings from a series of men-only roundtables as part of its Women in Leadership in Law project.

MoJ shines a light on child protection

The Ministry of Justice has launched a three-month inquiry into child protection in family courts after more than 120 MPs called for a review on behalf of victims of domestic violence.