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Unfinished business

With SQE, the SRA had the opportunity to make radical improvements to our education and training system – they are yet to materialise, writes Jean-Yves Gilg

Mucky, traumatic and deeply, deeply sad; the world of family law

Radicalisation, Kindoki, and 'miracle baby' cases are just some of the unexpected challenges family courts are facing – and they must deal with them against a backdrop of unprecedented cuts. Julia Thackray reports Jo Delahunty QC's Gresham College lecture

Will the new SQE really promote diversity?

The SRA can't be expected to come up with a fix for all social justice issues but its current proposals are removing some important safety nets, says Jessica Guth

About time

Following the long-awaited consultation on reforms to the taxation of non-doms, Kate Johnson issues a plea to the government to give practitioners the time to advise clients clearly in future

Breaches of the innocent

The importance of 'robust' force majeure clauses has been highlighted following MSC v Cottonex, writes Henry Evans

What does Pokémon GO mean 'for personal injury?

Landowners must ensure their property is safe for Pokémon hunters, invited or not, says James Barker

Time to speak up about the future of law

The SRA's latest consultation on SQE is progressive but key stakeholders must remain fully engaged, writes Helen Hudson

SQE: The diversity enabler that's coming too late

Will the 'super exam' reinforce the solicitor brand or will the lines between regulated lawyers continue to blur?