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Over half of solicitors apathetic about becoming partner

One in three lawyers in Midlands consider moving firm, but it is not 'all about the money'

Denial of justice

The rule of law depends on all having equal access to justice, irrespective of wealth, say Oliver Carter and Rachel Francis

'Bogus' MoJ data does not pull wool over criminal practitioners' eyes

Lord Beecham and Lord Faulks come to blows over reality of 8.75 per cent fee cuts

Copycat fraud in the workplace

Fraud has, unfortunately, been a feature of personal injury claims since the Railway Passenger Assurance Company underwrote the first accident insurance policy in the late 19th century, and Lord Hershell's assessment of the existence of fraud in Derry v Peek [1889]

Ignorantia juris non excusat

UK business must be prepared as prosecutors begin to flex their muscles, warns Christopher Burt

A lamentable tale of case summaries

A clear and concise case summary will save judges time and frustration, says District Judge Nigel Law

The Cohabitation Rights Bill: Where are we now?

As the number of cohabiting couples increases, Carla Ditz considers whether new legislation will provide these families with adequate legal protection

Preparation of an expert is expert preparation

In SJ 159/17, former dental expert witness Michael Young gave excellent advice on nurturing relationships between solicitors and expert witnesses through teamwork and communication, in his article 'Getting the best from your expert'.