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Firm philanthropy

The Ashfords Foundation is a long-term philanthropic commitment requiring partner and employee buy-in, as George Wilkinson and John Toth explain

Mercury signings for land registration a 'victory for common sense'

HM Land Registry has announced it will now accept Mercury signings for deeds and make identity verification easier during the covid-19 crisis

Substantial numbers of law firm closures will put public at 'significant risk'

The expected wide-spread closures of small firms will put both the public and the profession at significant risk, a partner has warned

Kennedys launch new route to qualification

Kennedys is set to launch an alternative route to qualifying as a solicitor that will enable graduates to begin earning immediately

Charitable legacies to plunge

Legacy income for charities could fall by more than a quarter this year because of the pandemic, forecasters suggest

High street firms under immediate threat

The Law Society of England and Wales has reiterated warnings that high street firms face collapse as covid-19 adds to cashflow pressures and reduced fee income

MOJ makes lawyers eligible for covid-19 testing

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has confirmed that solicitors who are key workers are eligible for Covid-19 testing

Cyber 'vultures' capitalising on homeworking lawyers

Law Society president Simon Davis: cyber criminals and fraudsters are “circling like vultures”