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Star quality: keeping talented lawyers motivated — and contained

Love them or hate them, rainmakers are what makes most firms tick, but in addition to support, they need to be controlled, says Alicia Fortinberry

Counting the cash: Running a PI practice in treacherous times

In the liquidity-hungry personal injury business, having a sound approach to cashflow management is increasingly vital. Rachel Rothwell reviews how firms can fund their work and improve their position

Grave matters

No, Richard Barr will not use a WHSmith will form even if his 80-year-old client finds it neater

In a spin

Anti-money laundering procedures are going under the microscope in 2019. Hannah Gannagé-Stewart looks at why no firm is exempt from needing top-notch AML compliance going forward

Behind the numbers: the infinite variety of mental health stories

Lawyers' perfectionist mindset and a reluctance to talk about emotions have acted as obstacles to discussing mental health issues in the profession, but as the latest LawCare statistics show an increase yet again in calls to the charity's helpline, Elizabeth Rimmer says are ways to tackle the problem

Is the Legal Services Board really regulating the regulators?

The disparity in treatment between solicitors and other regulated lawyers suggests the oversight regulator has failed to secure consistent standards across all professions, says Paul Bennett

Culture club: changing your organisation's mindset to unlock opportunities

Resourcefulness may not be a skill you've learned at law school but it could be what your firm now needs most, explains Nicola Jones

Cheap gatekeepers: the false economy of inexperienced triage staff

The Civil Liability Bill will prompt even more firms to consider recruiting low-level call handlers to keep costs down; that's a risky response, warns David Kirwan