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Legal aid: on the side of the angels

Christian leaders unite to call for an urgent review of recent legal aid changes

Grayling's judicial review limits deemed unlawful

Judge raises concerns over decrease in number of cases brought forward as MoJ says they're 'pleased' with the judgment. Catherine Baksi reports

An election on the horizon…

A public registry will be of dubious value if it is bypassed by criminals and those who misuse companies to launder money or evade taxes, says Geoff Cook

Technology holds the key to competitive advantage

An improved IT infrastructure provides smaller firms with the opportunity to shift into the next gear, says David Kirwan

Protect against email fraud

Firms should encrypt client communication to cut the risk of fraudsters intercepting emails, advises Alison Jackson

Bar Council salutes diversity-friendly training model

Students with non-traditional backgrounds should not be put off the Bar because of high costs or lack of pupillages

Gender in law

As women across the globe celebrate International Women's Day on 8 March, Pippa Allsop analyses expectations based on genders, and the conversations needed to dispel male and female stereotypes

A rose by any other name?

Emma Sheldon and Richard Pull consider the dangers of confusingly similar company names