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Capacity issues: ending the reliance on doctors?

With growing reluctance on the part of GPs to provide mental capacity assessments, is it time for private client solicitors to look for assistance from other professionals, asks Gary Rycroft

Law Society unveils results of male-only roundtables on gender imbalance

The Law Society has published findings from a series of men-only roundtables as part of its Women in Leadership in Law project.

MoJ shines a light on child protection

The Ministry of Justice has launched a three-month inquiry into child protection in family courts after more than 120 MPs called for a review on behalf of victims of domestic violence.

Martin Hopkins: Nurturing long-term relationships

A stint in a legal call centre and part-time work as a front-of-house manager have taught Birkett Long's new managing partner that knowing the law is just one part of being a lawyer

Why early succession planning is key

As baby boomers make way for millennials, how will you plan for the future of your firm? Edward O'Rourke shares his ten commandments for successful succession planning

LSB signs off new SRA reporting rules

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has signed off on new requirements for reporting rule breaches to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

LeO addresses tighter costs transparency rules

The Legal Ombudsman (Leo) has warned solicitors it expects them to give clients an upfront cost estimate before taking on a case.

Sole practitioners exceed small firms' PEP

Profit-per-equity partner is on the rise for sole practitioners, with a survey finding it had exceeded that of two to four partner firms for the first time.