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Collaborating for success

How can law firms learn lessons on collaboration from the construction industry? Sally Calverley and Martin Griffiths explore the benefits of collaborative relationships and how firms can approach them

Judiciary explained with new online course

The Modern Judiciary: Who they are, what they do and why it matters is a massive online open course (MOOC) developed by the judiciary in partnership with King's College London and will be freely accessible by the general public when it goes live in January 2020.Lasting for four to five weeks with a commitment of two to three hours a week required, those logging on to the course will cover the work of the judiciary, examine judges' portrayal in the media and learn how to unde

Online probate service launched

A national pilot allowing legal professionals to access an online probate service is being rolled out by HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS).

Bleak house, bleak future

The statutory framework for how councils should support homeless children is good, but the overall housing and welfare system and council cuts risk failure to make it a reality, says Enver Solomon

Better budgeting

There are opportunities for costs lawyers in challenging solicitors' bills, but Claire Green says they are also the answer to the problem

A discount too far for insurers

UK-wide parity is needed for a more accurate discount rate to be set when the next review comes round in five years, says Ben Posford

Adoption orders: a rare revocation

Adoption orders: a rare revocation

Solicitors 'blind' to their failings