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An alliance of robot and lawyer

A close collaboration between new technology and human practitioners can enhance the lawyer-client relationship, writes Lauren Riley

Enhancing student employability

Universities must not only provide opportunities for students to develop professional skills, but also ensure they understand why these skills are so important, explains Catherine...

The importance of business valuations on divorce

As businesses differ, it is important to ascertain their value with care to ensure a fair division of the family wealth, advises Rakesh Kapila

Trouble with councillors

Jeremy Phillips discusses local authorities' abilities to deal with difficult councillors following the decision in Taylor

Recognising signs of risk

Whatever the appeal outcome, the Mishcon de Reya fraud case holds valuable lessons for firm's risk management strategies, advises Martina Hogg

Proper planning prevents proportionality pain

Lawyers cannot just follow their usual procedures without considering the prospect of a disproportionate outcome, explains Steven Davies

Mental health matters in the legal community

Elizabeth Rimmer explains the importance of being aware of mental health issues among lawyers and the steps firms can take to create healthier and more...

Critical time ahead for PI firms

With reform firmly on the horizon, firms need to take a critical look at the profitability of their personal injury work and consider a radical...