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More than just a question of choice

With the applicants in the Northern Ireland abortion case set for an appeal to Strasbourg, Scotland looking at offering NI women NHS termination, and the DUP about to support a Conservative government, the issue isn't going to go away, says Anna Macey

Repeal Bill risks opening a legislative Pandora's box

UK's world-leading legal services hub rests on robust regulation and legal certainty post-Brexit, says former treasury minister

Can white knight lawyers return?

There are challenges ahead if we want to breathe new life into the reputation of claimant lawyers, but that should not stop us from trying, writes Jonathan Wheeler

AI conundrum: Replacing experience with value?

If artificial intelligence can help junior lawyers handle more complex tasks and satisfy their millennial appetite for quality work while meeting client demand for speed and cost savings, where will that leave senior solicitors, wonders Professor Joan Loughrey

Accountants are the new lawyers for corporate clients

LSB recommends ICAEW becomes approved legal regulator across all reserved areas

Getting to grips with the economics of health and safety

The courts are continuing to issue heavy fines to ensure penalties have a real financial impact on offenders, writes Alison McAteer

What do you do with client metrics?

Helen Hamilton-Shaw advises firms on metrics to monitor customer experience

Access to justice: When public legal education meets tech

Technology can help claimants deal with their legal problems, writes Mary Marvel