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The fallout from Friday afternoon fraud

Successful frauds invariably involve a solicitor meaning that a breach of trust claim will succeed, even in the absence of systemic failings in the firm, says Andrew Pavlovic

Something rotten in the court estate

Lengthy court delays are the biggest challenge to personal injury practices, says Jonathan Wheeler

RICHARD BAKER: SMALL STEPS, BIG AMBITIONS

Stephens Scown's managing partner talks to Jean-Yves Gilg about the firm's commitment to the southwest and developing sector expertise that has earned it nationwide recognition – and about that orange camper van

EQUALITY: THE HUNDRED-YEAR JOURNEY

Gender equality was brought to the fore once again last month with the Law Society launching its Women In Law Pledge at its International Symposium in London

THE LAW COMMISSION SARS REPORT: THE NEXT LEG OF A JOURNEY

The Law Commission has concluded that the POCA consent regime should be maintained but improved to make it more efficient and effective, says Sue Mawdsley

ARE WE MAKING TIME COUNT, OR COUNTING TIME?

The billable hour has never been under more pressure and for modern firms to thrive, lawyers need to recognise the difference between fees and cost, argues Glyn Morris

THE THIN BLACK LINE: ADOPTING A MARKETING STRATEGY THAT WORKS

For an effective marketing plan, start with your strengths and where your work comes from rather than focusing on your competitors, says Doug McPherson

A sticking plaster approach: Civil Liability Act reforms trivialise the injured

Government has allowed itself to be duped by the powerful insurance lobby and set its sights on the injured and vulnerable, the easier option says Qamar Anwar