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Empowering colleagues to say no

Rather than viewing the compliance function with scepticism, trust it as a fail-safe for individual judgement calls, argues Tracey Calvert

Facing pressure a client

A conflict can easily arise when acting for both parties who reach an amicable agreement on separation, but solicitors must think ethically, says Mena Ruparel

The fallout from Friday afternoon fraud

Successful frauds invariably involve a solicitor meaning that a breach of trust claim will succeed, even in the absence of systemic failings in the firm, says Andrew Pavlovic

Something rotten in the court estate

Lengthy court delays are the biggest challenge to personal injury practices, says Jonathan Wheeler

RICHARD BAKER: SMALL STEPS, BIG AMBITIONS

Stephens Scown's managing partner talks to Jean-Yves Gilg about the firm's commitment to the southwest and developing sector expertise that has earned it nationwide recognition – and about that orange camper van

EQUALITY: THE HUNDRED-YEAR JOURNEY

Gender equality was brought to the fore once again last month with the Law Society launching its Women In Law Pledge at its International Symposium in London

THE LAW COMMISSION SARS REPORT: THE NEXT LEG OF A JOURNEY

The Law Commission has concluded that the POCA consent regime should be maintained but improved to make it more efficient and effective, says Sue Mawdsley

ARE WE MAKING TIME COUNT, OR COUNTING TIME?

The billable hour has never been under more pressure and for modern firms to thrive, lawyers need to recognise the difference between fees and cost, argues Glyn Morris