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Corporate social responsibility: all in a good cause

John-Paul Dennis explains how sharing expertise can benefit local communities and the legal profession

State of play: practising in the North West

Glenys Hunt and Sarah Poblete consider the key issues affecting lawyers in Liverpool

Life as a young lawyer

Legal aid cuts and the Jackson reforms have created a difficult environment for paralegals and trainees, but the region's lawyers are well equipped to weather...

Changing times in employment law

The fall in employment tribunal claims has led to a drop in incoming work and means that lawyers need to adapt their approach, says Fiona...

Collaborative culture: The in-house perspective on collaboration in law firms

Corporate counsel expect law firms to demonstrate internal knowledge sharing and collaborative behaviours, says Susan Hackett

Strategic stages: An eight-stage integrated approach to business development

An eight-stage approach to business development can deliver sustainable improvements in firm revenues and profits, sayDerek Klyhn and Rob Lees

On the record: The claims that could increase your PI premiums

Michelle Garlick and Jennifer Haren discuss the types of claims that could increase your firm's PI premiums and how to avoid them

Honest rogues: The 'mainly honest' lawyers who put your firm at risk

Francis Dingwall, Frank Maher and Sue Mawdsley discuss how to identify 'mainly honest' lawyers who push the boundaries of acceptable risk