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Strangely familiar: the old and the new combine in the recently approved handbook

The 2019 SRA handbook takes us further down the road opened by its predecessor, but there are also new markers you need to prepare for, says Tracey Calvert

LSB eases pressure on Law Society over governance rules – for now

SRA uses opportunity of super-regulator investigation to renew push for complete independence

Joining-up tech

From client data to cyber-risk prevention, whether a one-off project or a recurring issue, joining-up and integrating tech and IT applications is ultimately the lifeblood of every law firm. Alex Loquens explains

Bare essentials: why students should get involved in pro bono

Pro bono work places volunteers in front of real clients and allows them to develop practical legal skills — and it should form a vital part of law students' education, says Emma Goodwin

The problem with choice

Important decisions such as whether to promote a junior assistant or to leave one firm for another, are made on a rational basis, aren't they? Not as much as you would think, says Dr Bob Murray

Tales from practice | Reboot successful

Richard Barr receives a panic report involving some dead beef

CILEx to seek complete independence for regulator

Response to internal governance rules' consultation in tune with Legal Services Board strategy to secure full independence for regulators

Costs ABS enters administration

Manchester-based Just Costs Solicitors has gone into administration, according to reports today.