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Voyeurism victim's lawyers call for reform of criminal injuries compensation law

Woman denied compensation because she wasn't victim of 'crime of violence'

Ilott: Started from the bottom, now we're here

This chapter may have come to an end with the Supreme Court's ruling, but this is not the end of the story, suggests Julia Burns

Solicitors Journal Awards 2017: Shortlist revealed

Finalists for Legal Personality and the SJ Lifetime Achievement Award winner to be announced soon

Ilott: Testamentary freedom restored?

The Supreme Court ruling in Ilott isn't as clear cut as it might appear, although it does provide some elements of guidance, says Peter Hopkins

Three critical factors limiting the growth and profitability of your law firm

If you want to grow your law firm or practice area profitably in the next 12 months, then your plan needs to take into account three critical factors that might otherwise stop you, writes Michelle Peters (The Business Instructor)

The legal press: friend or foe?

With more than 40 per cent of law firms' media coverage originating from the legal press, David Benigson considers how valuable the trade press is to lawyers' marketing strategies

BSB: Direct access 'working well' but no room for complacency

Regulator's research finds barriers to schemes and 'poor service' from barristers

'Neutral' dress policies likely to be 'wildly unpopular' in UK

'Our approach to equality is based more on diversity than neutrality'