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Enterprising thoughts

In 1989, anxieties were running high among solicitors amid a struggling economy

Law Commission to consider modernisation of online abuse laws

'Outdated' legislation failing to deal with 'instant' and 'more graphic' social media content

White knight or quixotic soldier?

Worried about access to justice, the SDT has raised its head above the parapet, but its concerns are unlikely to have any lasting effect if it doesn't broadcast them consistently, writes Jean-Yves Gilg

Consistent approach needed for suitability test

Lack of clarity over how the SRA applies its test criteria is 'part of the problem', says former Law Society president

Trumpeting pro bono

Gibson Dunn partner promises to 'represent pro bono anyone Trump sues for exercising their free speech rights'

Will law firms be digitised to death?

Lawyers need to remember that the human touch is a fundamental part of their relationship with clients, writes Dr Bob Murray

'Finely balanced' article 50 challenge could go to European Court

Great Repeal Act is 'a complete red herring' devised for politicians to bat around parliament, says Dominic Grieve QC

Diversification of claimant PI firms 'a concern'

SRA promises thematic review of personal injury sector as MRO 'shell' companies are barred by MoJ