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Even with the DRA abolished, UK firms won't have to retain ageing staff indefinitely

By David Regan, Solicitor, Mundays

More women partners make firms more profitable for all

By Averil Leimon, Director, White Water Strategies

Why success always starts with failure

By Jo Larbie, HR Director, Bircham Dyson Bell

Women must overcome their upbringing to become thought leaders

By Mindy Gibbins-Klein, Managing Director, Ecademy Press

Small claims limit could rise to £15,000

In a surprise move, the Ministry of Justice went way beyond its approval of the Jackson review this afternoon by proposing an increase in the limit for small claims from £5,000 to £15,000.

Twitter guidance will be 'revisited and revisited again', Lord Judge predicts

Guidance on the use of Twitter in the courts will need to be “revisited and revisited again”, the Lord Chief Justice has said.

Personal injury claimant lawyers hit back at CFA reforms

Personal injury claimant lawyers have hit back at the government's decision to endorse Lord Justice Jackson's 'no win, no fee' reforms, saying it will lead to denial of access to justice for more than 50,000 potential claimants and that the plan is "ideologically rather than evidence driven".

Clarke to offer concessions on civil legal aid

Justice secretary Ken Clarke is expected to tell the Commons tomorrow that key concessions will be made in the drastic cuts planned for civil legal aid, sources have told Solicitors Journal.