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Data protection: reading future trends

The predicted flood of GDPR-related litigation is yet to materialise but several issues are already emerging, says Ricky Cella

To the ends of the earth: reappraising trust in the profession

In the post-LSA professional environment, rehabilitation rather than automatic strike off might be a more appropriate way of dealing with low-level dishonesty, suggests Susanna Heley

When is a liar not a liar?

Arguing that somebody else was in control of your actions is unlikely to be a defence to unethical behaviour, warns Mena Ruparel

Made in heaven? Reconciling compliance and fee earning

The relationship between the compliance and fee-earning teams should be one of equal partners, especially under the new SRA Standards and Regulations, urges Tracey Calvert

The SQE challenge: learning models fit for the new legal services' world

With the Solicitors Qualifying Examination going live in two years, now is the time for law firms and education providers to work together to deliver training that meets business needs, argues Jackie Panter

Lost in translation: securing interpreters in family proceedings

Legally aided parties should arrange interpretation themselves to avoid the costs and delays often incurred by last minute cancellation, suggests district judge Stephen Parker

Mental health: time to walk the talk

It is one thing to discuss mental health issues affecting younger lawyers, but stakeholders now need to take more decisive action, urges Amy Clowrey

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