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Business critical hires overtake luxury players

Bolstered by regional investment, the Midlands' commercial contracts jobs market has changed post-Brexit vote. James Brewster explains how and why

'Future-focused' LeO sets out new three-year strategy

Modernisation is key to improving efficiency at the legal ombudsman

Looking to the future of clinical legal education

University advice clinics can stimulate new opportunities for law graduates and help increase access to justice, write Vicky Kemp and Graham Smith

Adding ethics to the compliance agenda

The consequences of allowing improper ethics into the workplace will likely be dire for the individual concerned and their firm, warns Tracey Calvert

Ahead of the advice curve

Ahead of the Lord Chancellor's announcement, Megan Lafferty takes us through the practical considerations of a change in the Discount rate for personal injury claims

Lawyers must embrace wider 'professional services' approach

Developing a new business mindset and joined-up advice is essential to survival

Lord Chancellor cuts personal injury discount rate

Insurers warn of soaring claims costs and motor premiums following 'crazy' decision

Safety umbrella: A temporary fix to liability?

Far from being an issue specific to employment, the 'gig economy' has given rise to questions about the traditional boundaries of employer liability claims, explains Bethany Haycock