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Bar fears online court will lead to a two-tier justice system

Barristers cautious over Briggs LJ's plans as litigators call for 'confidence' in reforms

Supreme Court opens door for review of fraudulent injury claims

Decision supports recent legislative changes designed to fight insurance fraud

No 'Magic Circle hegemony' on high-quality legal services

Firms with regional roots claim top spots in latest benchmarking survey

Pro bono costs: The gift forgotten by lawyers

Practitioners must not miss the opportunity to level the playing field and sustain the free legal advice sector by asking for pro bono costs, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

Uber decision holds key to workers' rights

Employer's degree of control over workers signals employee status, say experts

Law firms 'step up' pro bono support amid international refugee crisis

China's lawyers clock more hours than those in England and Wales, pro bono index finds

£20m retrieval should preserve SFO's future, says lawyer

Agency 'here to stay' as the role of 'silent' NCA brought into question

Are we still a civilised society?

Convincing the public of the importance of legal aid is the first step in placing access to justice back on the political agenda, writes Jon Robins