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Fraud firms agree not to break barrister boycott

Solicitor advocates will not take-over high cost cases after fee cut

Court of Appeal TV to begin today

Footage not allowed in 'satire, entertainment or commercial use in advertising'

No 'bright-line' test between religion and secular law, senior family judge says

Sir James Munby: "We sit as secular judges serving a multi-cultural community of many faiths, sworn to do justice 'to all manners of people'"

Double meaning: Improve relationships with cultural intelligence

Peter Alfandary explores how to develop cultural intelligence and avoid misunderstandings with clients and colleagues around the world

Rolling the Jackson dice: is there a future for independent personal injury firms?

The Jackson reforms will not destroy independent personal injury law firms, but those who want to stay in the game must accept the rules will be very different from what they are now, says David Marshall

Double standards

The Solicitors Regulation Authority must do more to improve staff's financial literacy at all levels

Buying new technology is a minefield for smaller firms

Lawyers are good at what they do, but without genuine experts on hand even the most tech-minded partners in SME law firms find it challenging to select the right kit for their practice, says Russell Conway

Local expansion is key to future security

Merging with like-minded local practices can help your firm reach a more sustainable size, consolidate its geographical position, and secure client loyalty, says Maureen Cawthorn