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Solicitor who 'borrowed' £1.2m from client account struck off for dishonesty

66-year-old 'thoroughly honest' lawyer with gambling addiction unable to escape ultimate sanction

The elusive inclusive culture: What does it really take?

Diverse hiring does not automatically create inclusivity; firms should offer an environment that grows and flexes to accommodate employees' wellbeing, says Sarah Winship

Jackson LJ considering 'intermediate' litigation track

Costs shifting is 'a two-edged sword' that both promotes and inhibits access to justice, says judge

Timeshare mis-selling and Abbott v RCI Europe

Following a recent victory for timeshare providers, David Partington suggests claimants attempting to challenge these arrangements have been fighting on the wrong battleground

The art of advising clients

The development of a comprehensive risk framework for the provision of legal advice should be a priority for all law firms, writes Graham Reid

After effects of the asylum process

A recent decision provides a potential, albeit belated, remedy to appellants who have been through the detained fast-track system and lost, writes Richard Young

A new kite mark for excellence

The founder of The ESTAS Group, Simon Brown, talks to Solicitors Journal about his new award scheme highlighting the customer service achievements of solicitors

How to cope with a narcissist in the family justice system

Kara Swift advises solicitors to remain focused, factual, fair, and firm when helping clients deal with a narcissistic former partner