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Addressing the rehab paradox

NHS Resolution must resolve to change its stance on rehabilitation, argues Victoria Oliver

How to charge ethically in an online world

How much value do solicitors really add to some digitally-enabled processes, and should they reduce their fees accordingly or even turn away work, asks Mena Ruparel

Why we need to talk about lawyer wellbeing

Kedge Martin fears that lawyers in the mid-tier are becoming disaffected, suggesting that more needs to be done by firms to support professional wellbeing

A reasonable doubt is not good enough

Not only is the change to the civil standard of proof in disciplinary proceedings unlikely to result in more convictions, it is also a key differentiator marking out solicitors as trustworthy professionals, argues Michael Stacey

Vintage service: the value of face-to-face contact

More clients are making initial contact online but most ultimately still want to interact with a lawyer, says David Kirwan

Successful roll out of Financial Remedies Court project

Eight new Financial Remedies Court (FRC) zones are now successfully operational, Mr Justice Mostyn has confirmed – with further zones to be announced as expansion of the FRC project continues.

Chief operating officers: does your law firm need one?

Alexandra Hatchman explains why appointing a dedicated operations resource makes sense in an ever more competitive market

Partner pay breaks the £200,000 barrier

The average annual earnings for law firm partners in the UK has broken through the £200,000 barrier for the first time.