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Paralegal loses sex discrimination claim after failing to attend hearings

Conduct represents 'at best, a fundamental misunderstanding and at worst a serious lack of respect for the tribunal process,' says judge

Family lawyer rebuked after admitting conduct could be considered dishonest

Solicitor backdated letter he never sent, pleading 'very serious personal matters'

Government reminded of rule of law in Supreme Court decision quashing tribunal fees

Employment tribunal fees had made access to justice unaffordable, justices say

Government urged to review legal aid means test in wake of Charlie Gard case

Legal aid eligibility restrictions now affecting more people than just the most vulnerable, lawyers say

The human 'why' of the legal business

In the rush to embrace new technology, lawyers can forget that what clients are really seeking is a supportive relationship, writes Dr Bob Murray

Life and death decisions

Samantha Jones considers the role of the courts in the recent cases of Charlie Gard and two Northern Irish women challenging the health secretary's policy on NHS abortions

All right now

Genevieve Loveland, Peter Selwyn, and Sarah Harte discuss the drafting of rights of way, the new Electronic Communications Code, and the 'registration gap'

Get your firm merger ready

Whether you have immediate plans to merge or not, it pays to be prepared, advises Andrew Roberts