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How mid-sized law firms can survive when large firms steal their market share

By Chris Marston, Chief Executive, LawNet

Clear as mud

Divorce settlements involving farmland are informed by strong case law, but they have tended to continually contradict themselves, warns Jane Keir

Misplaced talent

Base your decision to promote staff on their suitability for the intended role, not simply on how well they've done in their current position, says Geraint Jones

Film to portray Grayling's 'CRAP' legal aid cuts on his birthday

The Legal Aid Team! are three superhero lawyers who aim to show the public the impact of the legal aid cuts in the build up to the general election, reports Catherine Baksi

Being true to yourself and staying on course as a new leader

By Colin Dworkin, Director of Programmes, Talaspect Talent Development

10 Questions - Ian Jeffery: How Lewis Silkin will succeed without mergers

Lewis Silkin's managing partner tells Manju Manglani how he is preparing his independent law firm to compete in the legal market of the 2020s

Thin and crumbling skulls

Drs Hugh Koch, Jon Vallano, and Louise De Haro make recommendations for applying rules consistently to pre-existing status in psychological injury claims

Criminal legal aid challenge dismissed by Court of Appeal

'Gutted' access to justice campaigners vow to continue the fight and push for legal aid to become an election issue