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Normalising flexible working patterns

A focus on skills in more flexible workplaces is key to achieving equality for women within the profession, says Dana Denis-Smith

Law on the cheap is costing the profession dear

The new market for paid McKenzie Friends is further evidence of a broken justice system, says David Kirwan

Alternative universe: transacting with litigants in person

The anger unleashed by unrepresented litigants is causing tension that is increasingly testing the limits of lawyers' professional skillsets, says Alan Larkin

Traditional partnerships versus LLPs: do partners have the same rights?

While there are benefits to the LLP model, Daniel Sutherland warns those considering making the switch from a traditional partnership to draft their member agreement...

SRA investigates 26 firms in AML crackdown

The Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) has entered 26 firms into a disciplinary process for falling short of anti-money laundering (AML) standards.

SRA calls on tech start-ups to apply for Legal Access Challenge

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), in partnership with innovation foundation Nesta, is calling for expressions of interest in the Legal Access Challenge.

LSB retreats from ban on professional bodies 'influencing' regulatory arms

Super-regulator accepts prohibition of 'influence' could result in hampering legitimate criticism

Freelance solicitors: walking in the middle lane of the motorway?

The new 'freelance' solicitor model looks a lot like the current consultant status – except it has none of the advantages for anyone, says Paul...