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Doing what you do best

Alison Lobb explains what changed her perception of pro bono and the myriad of different ways of providing it

One day, a whisper

A diminishing number of clinical negligence lawyers can mount an effective claim today compared to 30 years ago, as Richard Barr illustrates

Record rise in legal action against powers of attorney

Court action against people acting with power of attorney on behalf of vulnerable people leapt by 55 per cent in the last year – a record high.

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Here be crypto dragons: it's all about the evidence, proclaims the CastellGhostWriteBot

Trailblazing for the future

The advantages of recruiting solicitor apprentices may be far greater than you think. Nicola Laver reports

Not just a confidence vote

Women are held to unrealistic and unobtainable goals in the workplace, hindering their career progression, says Dana Denis-Smith

LeO moots annual review of most complained about firms

The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) has floated plans to publish annual performance reviews of legal service providers which receive the largest number of complaints.

Government consults on extending legal aid for potential evictees

New proposals aimed at improving access to legal aid for anyone at risk of losing their home have been put forward by the government.