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Listen to the warning bells

The SDT was kind to a conveyancer who ignored so many red flags and got off with only a moderate fine; others may not be so lucky, says Jean-Yves Gilg

Filling the gap: pro bono v legal aid

Lawyers aren't keen on working for free, but they don't want to let vulnerable people go unrepresented either, says Sinead Hayes

How to face the 'new normal'

How can rule-driven and change-resistant lawyers do more with less? Pippa Blakemore reviews Pearson GC Bjarne Tellmann's tips

QOCS and 'mixed claims'

Sophie Khan considers the first case to involve qualified one-way costs shifting in relation to type 3 claims

Leigh Day denies paying 'bribes' to Iraqi fixer

'Frustrated' partner tells tribunal not to attach 'legal meaning' to word found in email

Tories 'consider' ban on personal injury cold calling

Stamp out of nuisance calls welcomed but plan to scrap SFO described as 'a pity'

Lib Dems pledge LASPO review and more funding for criminal legal aid

Insurance for company directors to help fund justice spend, says party's manifesto

Get good at the business of law

Michelle Peters explains why being a good lawyer isn't enough if you want to be successful at the business of law