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Managing suppliers: Get the best value from your legal technology providers

Take the lead with supplier relationships because leaving it to chance could result in your downfall, warns Richard Hodkinson

Misconduct in public office

The CPS has come under fire for the prosecution of journalists following the Leveson inquiry, but, given the circumstances, the decision was inevitable, says Steven...

Law firms are not demanding enough of their L&D functions

By Sue Beavil, Learning & Organisational Development Manager, Slater & Gordon

How to manage atypical disciplinary processes

When dealing with allegations of misconduct, all employers must understand what procedure will apply, how it will be managed, and by whom, advises Kevin Poulter

Are the Jackson reforms working?

Two years after the implementation of case management and costs budgeting reforms, practitioners still have significant questions, says Claire Green

Montgomery: Upheaval or evolution?

Chris Neale discusses the development of the law on informed consent from Bolam to Montgomery

The SRA is shaking up the use of client accounts

The proposal to use a third-party managed account to hold client money may simply complicate the process and increase the burden on practices, fears Jennifer...

Law Society's online conveyancing portal takes off

Eighty anonymous law firms take part in initial launch phase as rest of the market waits for feedback on Veyo