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Rearranging deckchairs on HMS Prosecution

Why is the CPS recruiting corporate lawyers who couldn't find a post after qualification rather than drawing from an experienced pool of defence lawyers, asks Jonathan Black

Risking a pyrrhic victory

Richard Byam-Cook considers the dangers of using covert or illegally obtained evidence

Freeing up solicitors, focusing on standards

Crispin Passmore considers how the SRA can achieve its vision of an open, healthy legal market

Jackson tells lawyers and judges to be proactive on disclosure

Existing rules must be used more imaginatively to benefit public

CMS, Nabarro, and Olswang partners agree 'game-changing' merger

Three-way 'UK powerhouse' merger to create UK's sixth largest law firm by revenue

Reception areas are where life happens

Going to a solicitors' office can be a scary experience for clients and their pets, explains Russell Conway

Magic Circle and international firms battle for diversity gongs

Hogan Lovells shortlisted for three awards but Freshfields, Clifford Chance, and Linklaters are also in the running

Lawyers and clients disagree over 'value for money'

Latest statistics reveal difference of opinion on the service offered to clients