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THE LAW COMMISSION SARS REPORT: THE NEXT LEG OF A JOURNEY

The Law Commission has concluded that the POCA consent regime should be maintained but improved to make it more efficient and effective, says Sue Mawdsley

EQUALITY: THE HUNDRED-YEAR JOURNEY

Gender equality was brought to the fore once again last month with the Law Society launching its Women In Law Pledge at its International Symposium...

RICHARD BAKER: SMALL STEPS, BIG AMBITIONS

Stephens Scown's managing partner talks to Jean-Yves Gilg about the firm's commitment to the southwest and developing sector expertise that has earned it nationwide recognition...

Imposter syndrome: choosing your witnesses wisely

Following the collapse of a case concerning a £7m carbon credit fraud this week, Mark Solon reflects on the importance of calling credible expert witnesses

Sandals in Chancery Lane?

Dress code in legal circles are a law unto themselves, muses Richard Barr

Ending a retainer: when is it ethical to do so?

Abusive behaviour and failure to respond to clear instructions are valid reasons to terminate a retainer, but firms must nevertheless tread carefully, warns Mena Ruparel

All change: switching regulator

For Paul Hajek, adapting to the changes brought in by the Legal Services Act involved converting his firm to an ABS and eventually moving away...

Capacity issues: ending the reliance on doctors?

With growing reluctance on the part of GPs to provide mental capacity assessments, is it time for private client solicitors to look for assistance from...