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New parliament a 'perfect opportunity' to introduce no-fault divorce

Family lawyers call on MPs to modernise family law after snap general election

Teaching about FGM

Dr Kate Cook urges solicitors to be more aware about a practice that has no place in our society

Casino morals in legal practice

Accepting the fact there are rogue solicitors is one thing, but what we have at the moment is a systemic regulatory failure, says Kerry Underwood

Preparing for the 'Reji Robo' divorce

The capacity in which family solicitors are needed will undoubtedly change with the rise of online divorce, writes Pippa Allsop

The digital revolution meets Dad's Army

The efficient use of technology in criminal courts presents challenges for defence firms as they seek to train an ageing cohort of lawyers, says Adam Makepeace

What makes an effective compliance team?

Tracey Calvert explains how to reach a position of harmony between compliance professionals and the rest of the firm

Goodbye to vicarious liability's close connection test?

By paying lip service to Lister, the courts will shatter the close connection principle, writes Chris Pawlowska

Politically exposed persons and enhanced due diligence

The Fourth Money Laundering Directive allows firms to take a more nuanced approach to assessing the risks posed by PEPs, explains Michael Sinha