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Claimants can bring benefits appeals in First-tier Tribunal

Case is further evidence that government has little concern for equality, says human rights solicitor

One in four solicitors receiving SBA funding have poor mental health

Poor health and financial problems linked in a vicious circle

'Diversity deficit' among senior judges 'a serious constitutional issue'

Increasing judicial diversity is vital to a fairer justice system, says new report

The wisdom of old lawyers

Experience is the most valuable asset law firms own, and that shouldn't be forgotten, argues Dr Bob Murray

Once more unto the breach

Vijay Ganapathy considers the high threshold in common law negligence claims involving dangerous activities and the apportionment of damages for asbestos-related illnesses

Calling time on the Licensing Act?

Jeremy Phillips discusses the recent report of the House of Lords' recommendations on the operation of the 2003 licensing legislation

Lawyers file new application for assisted dying patient

Multiple system atrophy sufferer seeks declaration that assisted suicide ban breaches his human rights

Time to improve the political discourse around personal injury

Lawyers and insurers should lobby the next government together to produce a fairer claims process, writes Qamar Anwar