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Government 'unlawfully' tried to overrule parliament's intentions

A legal challenge is being brought against the government by BDB Pitmans for deciding to abandon laws passed by parliament

Face-to-face client meetings mustn't be left behind

Lawyers have been urged not to leave face-to-face client communication behind as they emerge from the covid-19 crisis, following a recent survey 

Law Society to examine BAME under-representation

The Law Society is launching virtual roundtable discussions to explore why BAME solicitors are under-represented at the senior level 

LeO still performing below par

The departing chief ombudsman Rebecca Marsh has admitted that the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) is still failing to meet the performance levels expected of it.

Forfeiture and motor manslaughter

Mark Pawlowski examines the Forfeiture Act in the context of a death caused by careless driving

East Leeds Law

Marilyn Stowe enjoys her first big win and makes a special client proud

Call to arms

A firm's post-pandemic success may depend on a concerted business development drive now, as Doug McPherson explains 

Lack of transparency in legal fees on divorce, report says

Solicitors' fees are becoming less transparent, according to a survey which revealed young people are increasingly borrowing money to fund divorces