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Why ADR methods can never replace the true justice of legal aid

Proposals for a 'third way' to resolve low level family disputes involving children through an ADR model are doomed for lack of funding, says David Kirwan

Brave new world for civil litigators: get ready for dispute resolution 'family style'

Gareth Ledsham prepares civil law practitioners for embracing judge-led dispute resolution through FDR processes

Outrage and Kindness: a tale from practice

It's in the small things like the way we treat clients as real people and not file numbers that really matter, says Richard Barr

Women in the legal profession: use your networks and don't be afraid to be direct

Networking is no longer men-only territory as efforts have recently been made to redress the balance in favour of women, says Dana Denis-Smith

DISPUTE RESOLUTION 'FAMILY STYLE'

Gareth Ledsham prepares civil law practitioners for embracing judge-led dispute resolution through ENE/FDR processes

IT'S PERSONAL: THE HUMAN SIDE OF LAW FIRM MARKETING

Talk of AI and digital marketing may abound but attention to clients and staff will make a big difference in the effectiveness of your marketing, says Sue Bramall

BEYOND BEAUTIFICATION

PRACTICE DIRECTION 27A – TRIAL BUNDLES: A TIMELY REMINDER

Court bundles should only contain documents the court needs to read or will actually be referred to during the hearing but the court rules are not being complied with, says district judge Stephen Parker