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Government is failing its responsibility to ensure access to justice

Early expert advice can forestall escalating legal problems and save money for the tax payer, the Law Society tells Bach commission

Snoopers' Charter is a 'rush job', says Bar

IP Bill could be used to listen in on legal advice for disputes against the government

Consolidating consumer contract law

Professor Chris Willett discusses the role of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 in modernising and clarifying business-to-consumer contract law

The picture is rosy: Corporate recruitment trends in the West Midlands

Client demand for lower charge-out rates, entrance of two of the Big Four into the market, and a dearth of talent at mid-level make placing lawyers in Birmingham an interesting task, writes Nick Fear

Six lucky lawyers and the legal awards show

Win an #SJGoldenTicket to attend the Solicitors Journal Awards for free

Human rights round-up

Dr Helen O'Nions considers significant decisions on the bedroom tax, the detained fast track for asylum seekers, and the conduct of British military personnel overseas

How much should a lawyer charge?

Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC on how billable hours worth thousands of pounds are far removed from the Bar, where direct access and new fee models are changing the client landscape

RNRB: Coping with downsizing

John Bunker advises on helping clients to anticipate future residence nil-rate band claims