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A new strategy is needed to defend human rights

Only a concerted and organised campaign stands any hope of making a difference, says John van der Luit-Drummond

Infographics: Raising rates

The number of commercial firms planning to increase charge-out rates to improve profitability has increased by half

From Dementor to Dalek: Michael Gove becomes Lord Chancellor

Will the profession wish for the return of Grayling, despised for his incompetence, rather than deal with Gove's ideology?

Tides of change

Probate accreditation of chartered accountants is the natural progression of professional services. It is not a one-way route to poorer standards, argues Lynne Rowland

Balancing responsibilities

The Court of Protection will consider all the relevant circumstance when dealing with attorneys, which can lead to divergent decisions

Legal profession reacts to Tory general election win

It goes without saying that the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government was not held in the highest of regards by some elements of the legal profession...

Personal incentives

The trick to effective staff retention is not to offer the same incentive to everyone, but to offer a personally tailored package, advises Geraint Jones

Voting rules

Well, that was an unexpected result.