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ARE WE MAKING TIME COUNT, OR COUNTING TIME?

The billable hour has never been under more pressure and for modern firms to thrive, lawyers need to recognise the difference between fees and cost,...

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...