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Pro bono in a pandemic

Nicola Laver reports on the pro bono challenges for firms in the covid-19 crisis 

50 years a solicitor: Lodders lawyer recognised

Michael Orlik been formally recognised for a legal career spanning 50 years and counting, demonstrating that a long life in the law can be highly satisfying

Unmeritorious court applications

One of the few new entries into the SRA code was not to waste the court's time, says Susanna Heley  

Wellbeing not an 'optional extra' as volume of family cases increases

More sitting days have taken place on family cases in 2020 than in any previous year despite the lockdown, but wellbeing must be a high priority, the president of the family division said

Lockdown 2: child abuse campaign for young people in England

The government has launched a campaign to protect child abuse victims in England as tougher restrictions come into effect 

London Legal Giving Week: appeal for donations as demand surges

An urgent call to firms for financial help has been put out by London Legal Support Trust ahead of London Legal Giving Week, which begins on 24 November

Irish Law Society blindsides Chancery Lane with practicing certificate news

The Law Society of England and Wales is dismayed by the announcement from its Irish counterpart restricting PCs for England and Wales solicitors

Job support schemes and litigation

Bianca Venkata considers the potential for litigation arising out of job support schemes