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Taking cover: how to protect from historic negligence claims

Michael Young warns of the implications for firms and retired solicitors after the Solicitors Indemnity Fund closes

Deferred prosecution agreements: lessons from Serco

Harry Travers and Alex Swan consider the implications on individual prosecutions following corporate DPAs

Non-executive directors: a visionary future

Appointing non-lawyers to the board will bring a new dimension to  firm management and future success, says Viv Williams

Blowing the whistle: an imbalance of powers

The UK was an early adopter of whistleblowing protection for workers, but is the law still doing its job? Rachel Rothwell investigates

The law leaders who transformed working life

Jonathan Wheeler explains how the quality of lawyers' work and flexible working are closely intertwined, while Lynne Burdon learn that leaders must show by example   

Private FDRs: a progressive move

Orla O'Hagan's explains how her time in the family judiciary was impacted by covid-19 and why private FDRs are the way to go 

On parole: a victim-centred approach

Alec Samuels considers how the victim has become central to Parole Board considerations

Wright Hassall: a local legend

As Wright Hassall's managing partner, Sarah Perry has a clear vision – to be the biggest and best full-service law firm in the region. Rachel Rothwell reports on a historic firm with a modern approach