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Jean-Yves Gilg asks what more can be done to ensure lawyers have the mental health support they need to stay at the top of their game

MOJ launches fixed recoverable costs consultation

The Ministry of Justice has launched a consultation on extending fixed recoverable costs (FRC) in civil cases worth up to £100,000.

Lammy renews call for judicial diversity quotas

Labour MP David Lammy has told the Justice Committee that the government must introduce diversity quotas to the judicial appointments process.

SRA and BSB praised for effective enforcement strategies

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has found both the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Bar Standards Board (BSB) to be effective in their enforcement strategies.

Regulators urged to shore up NDA guidance

Professor Richard Moorhead has criticised the Law Society's guidance on the use of non-disclosure agreements describing it as “disappointing” and lacking “ethical leadership”. 

SRA unveils contingency plans for no-deal Brexit

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has confirmed potential changes to its rules regarding non-UK solicitors in case the country leaves the EU without a deal at the end of the month.

Head in the cloud: getting started with AI

Artificial intelligence has burst into the legal services sector and it's now here to stay, says Stephen Brown as he shares some practical pointers to get you going

Feeling charitable: should you be part of a free will-writing scheme?

Before getting involved in a charity's will scheme, make sure this is part of a focused plan on both sides, says Gary Rycroft