Law firms are often guilty of only considering their reputation when a crisis hits but, given the current climate and the forthcoming Legal Services Act, they should have a contingency plan in place to deal with any issues effectively, says James Boyd-Wallis
Law firms are increasingly embracing the internet as a way of accessing a variety of popular legal applications, but what are the benefits – and drawbacks – of this kind of technology, asks Dominic Cullis
Jane Ching examines Lord Hunt's recommendations on education, qualification and CPD, and his focus on competence as a pre-requisite for being professionally fit
The legal disciplinary partnership model is just as relevant to legal aid firms as it is to those undertaking solely privately funded work, argues Penny Owston
Successful alternative business structures will be those likely to follow the same ethical and professional approach as traditional law firms, says Nick Denys
John Price QC discusses cases involving sentencing powers in relation to firearms offences, misconduct by the trial judge and the proper use of 'facial mapping' evidence
North West firms that have survived the recession are focusing on growth, restructuring and modernisation, but to succeed they know they must adopt a clear strategy. Jean-Yves Gilg reports
