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Professional conduct and proportionality: a fine balance

Susan Humble considers the challenge faced by disciplinary boards in balancing the interests of a diverse public against those of the profession's 'rotten apples'

Blowing the whistle: an imbalance of powers

The UK was an early adopter of whistleblowing protection for workers, but is the law still doing its job? Rachel Rothwell investigates

New initiative launched to tackle abusive behaviour at the bar

Barristers have been urged to back a new initiative aimed at tackling abusive behaviour and improve the culture at the bar

'Nonsense' immigration proposals 'lack credibility' and 'muddle' relevant law

Asylum lawyers would face extra layer of regulation under proposed changes 

It's good to talk: financial planning and wills

Following a recent report, Matthew Duncan reflects on how the British reserve may be impacting the probate process

How diverse are trainee intakes?

The biggest catalyst for wholesale change has been and continues to be data, says Jonny Hurst

A heavier burden: certificates of compliance

A new practice direction exposes solicitors to a number of regulatory pitfalls, says Susanna Heley

Incendiary instructions: a salutary tale

Poor ethical thinking while under pressure can have serious consequences, as Gideon Habel explains