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LeO addresses tighter costs transparency rules

The Legal Ombudsman (Leo) has warned solicitors it expects them to give clients an upfront cost estimate before taking on a case.

Sole practitioners exceed small firms' PEP

Profit-per-equity partner is on the rise for sole practitioners, with a survey finding it had exceeded that of two to four partner firms for the first time.

Bullying and harassment 'chronically under-reported'

A large-scale international survey of the profession has found 57% of bullying cases and 75% of sexual harassment cases were not reported, despite many cases having occurred in the past 12 months.

Marriage prep bootcamp: negotiating a prenup

Putting a pre-nuptial agreement together causes almost inevitable tension on a couple about to embark on a lasting relationship, but there are ways of taking the stress out, says Joanna Harrison

AI: hype or help?

Artificial intelligence has already shown it can help streamline processes but it's yet to change the way legal services are delivered – that's the next challenge, says Sophie Brookes

Determining the course of employment in vicarious liability

Are the courts any nearer to providing clarity on issues of vicarious liability, asks Chris Pawlowska

Seeing non-contentious probate fee reforms in context

Kathryn Purkis argues opposition to the government's proposed changes to probate fees is misplaced, believing the move would have a Robin Hood effect in practice

Health & Safety 2.0: Solutions to the profession's wellbeing challenge

Mounting evidence that lawyers are being exposed to unsustainable levels of stress is leading the profession to find proven strategies to combat it. Hannah Gannagé-Stewart reports