Latest Legal News

Articles

Public Interest Lawyers' legal aid contract scrapped

Legal aid not designed to fund 'spurious cases' against our 'brave armed forces,' says Lord Chancellor

Bribery Act: When are 'adequate procedures' adequate enough?

Five years after the introduction of the Act, it has become clear that compliance is far more than just a box-ticking exercise, write Jonathan Pickworth, Deborah Williams, and Rebecca Findlay

'Just in time' is a must for a global legal business

Contrary to the common view point, efficiency should be the by-product of a law firm's drive to deliver the best possible service to clients, and not the other way round

How UK law firms could lead in Europe

Iain Miller considers the restrictive regulatory environments of EU member states

Unreasonable changes?

Georgia Francis considers the costs and consequences of fund switching in personal injury claims

Managing merger risks

Mergers can offer great rewards, but firms must be prepared to undertake due diligence, invest in a shared culture, and walk away if the risk is too high, advises Tina Williams

Working together to combat conveyancing fraud

There is a growing need for the sector to educate professionals and homebuyers on best practice, such as carrying out AML checks and verifying the identity of other firms, says Greg Bryce

War and peace | The Solicitors' Journal – August 1, 1914

Europe is once again faced with the actuality of war; a war which may be localized or which may have tremendous consequences, and the outbreak has been too sudden for the moderating influences which might have been brought to bear upon the belligerent countries to have their full effect.