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Game Over: death in the digital age

There are many practical issues to consider when planning for a client's 'digital death', as Matthew Duncan explains

Building resilience as a profession

Kayleigh Leonie summarises the findings of a recent workplace wellbeing study by Newcastle University Law School, identifying eight key themes affecting resilience

Divorce after Owens: no-fault and online

Modern technology and a high-profile divorce case have triggered long-overdue changes in divorce law and process, explains Nicole Phillips

Planning for R-Day

How can law firms plan for a partner's retirement? Michael Burne recommends early conversations with partners for the long-term benefit of the individual and the firm

Solicitors' disciplinary processes: fit for purpose?

The solicitors' disciplinary process is changing before our eyes and it's crucial to the integrity of the legal profession that the SRA and SDT are strong and robust institutions, says Andrew Katzen

Facing pressure from clients

A conflict can easily arise when acting for both parties who reach an amicable agreement on separation, but solicitors must think ethically, says Mena Ruparel

Minding the legal access gap

Tech innovators have been challenged to make legal support more accessible through new technology but can lawtech effectively close the access to justice gap? Nicola Laver reports

The only way is up

Following a disappointing performance by divorce centres, Pippa Allsop assesses the potential of the online divorce service