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Time to legislate on mental health prevention

Turning current guidance into law may be the only way to make the legal profession tackle growing concerns over work-related stress and its effects on lawyers' mental health, says Pippa Allsop

Editor's letter | The price of survival

The SRA's handbook does not come into force for another four months, at the earliest, but it's already causing nervousness across 'the profession, says Jean-Yves Gilg.

Knights acquires Cummins

Listed firm Knights has added Leicester-based Cummins Solicitors Limited to its growing list of acquisitions.

SRA pays Leigh Day £1m

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has agreed to pay Leigh Day £1m to cover the costs associated with the regulator's appeal of its unsuccessful prosecution of the firm.

VAT on insurance defence work set to increase law firms' costs

Insurance law firms undertaking defence work for clients under a delegated-authority agreement could face higher VAT bills and potential disputes with clients, accountants have warned.

Solicitors struggle to adjust to costs regime

Solicitors are still struggling to keep within the confines of the new costs regime, according to a survey of costs lawyers.

Great expectations: the problem with SQE

With the new 'super-exam' set to go live in 2021, it's now up to the Legal Services Board to insist on essential clarification before giving it the green light, says Dr Jessica Guth

Solicitor struck off for serious misconduct