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Inheritance research finds over half of Brits shy away from 'taboo' topic

Only 14 per cent of respondents planned to instruct a probate solicitor

UK public wants same accountability for the military as citizens

A survey coinciding with the return of the Overseas Operations Bill to parliament shows the public are owhelmingly in favour of military accountability

Cubism idealist founder struck off for dishonesty

Cubism Law founder struck off after 'cracking' under the strain of financial problems, then misappropriating client funds

SIF closure: Prepare for personal liability, warns Law Society

Solicitors are warned to take protective measures against potential negligence claims ahead of the September closure of the SIF

EY research report predicts post-pandemic rise in litigation  

While many businesses have utilised ADR during the pandemic, research suggests litigation will be back in 2021

Thieving accountant banned from legal profession

Victoria Brown was jailed and banned from working in the legal profession after stealing £400,000 from Clyde & Co

Lawyers chastised for non-compliance with PDs

During a return to the bench, Sir James Munby has chastised lawyers for ignoring practice directions

Gender pay gap in law: 'still much more to be done'

The Law Society Group's 2020 pay gap report has revealed a 13 per cent mean pay gap between women and men