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Will the new SQE really promote diversity?

The SRA can't be expected to come up with a fix for all social justice issues but its current proposals are removing some important safety nets, says Jessica Guth

About time

Following the long-awaited consultation on reforms to the taxation of non-doms, Kate Johnson issues a plea to the government to give practitioners the time to advise clients clearly in future

Breaches of the innocent

The importance of 'robust' force majeure clauses has been highlighted following MSC v Cottonex, writes Henry Evans

What does Pokémon GO mean 'for personal injury?

Landowners must ensure their property is safe for Pokémon hunters, invited or not, says James Barker

Time to speak up about the future of law

The SRA's latest consultation on SQE is progressive but key stakeholders must remain fully engaged, writes Helen Hudson

SQE: The diversity enabler that's coming too late

Will the 'super exam' reinforce the solicitor brand or will the lines between regulated lawyers continue to blur?

Rearranging deckchairs on HMS Prosecution

Why is the Crown Prosecution Service recruiting corporate lawyers who couldn't find a post after qualification rather than drawing from an experienced pool of defence practitioners, asks Jonathan Black

'Proud' human rights lawyers accuse May of 'ignorance'

Tory attacks on legal profession continue as prime minister criticises 'harassment' of British troops