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Women and BAME still under-represented in solicitor profession

Growth in number of practising solicitors as number of law firms continues to decline

Learning curve: How UK law firms are preparing for the CPD changes

The SRA's CPD changes are creating big challenges for law firms in the UK, reports Manju Manglani

Empathise to innovate: What MNCs can teach law firms about innovation

Empathy is key to building a firmwide culture of continuous innovation and collaboration, says Adam Billing

Professional negligence claims against property agents drop by two thirds

High-street lenders make up bulk of claimants for overvaluation of properties

Labour's rent proposals are bad news for the market, say letting agents

Conservatives' pledge to build 200,000 new starter homes seen as 'best' for private rented sector

'Reckless' expert witness struck off

Doctor found to have falsified experience under oath when providing evidence for injury claims

A new dawn

The Care Act is one of the most important and warmly received acts of recent times but practitioners must ensure that it's properly utilised, urges Sofia Tayton

Tinker, tailor

Lucy Brennan dissects some of the more eye-catching parts of George Osborne's 2015 budget