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Government reforms 'a blot on the rule of law'

Lord Neuberger warns of inefficiencies, delays and costs if legal aid is cut further

New competence framework essential to avoid a legal Mid-Staffs scandal, says SRA

Outcomes-based approach to legal education and training will place responsibility on individuals to undertake suitable professional development

Burning the old rulebook

For law firms still getting to grips with outcomes-focused regulation, this could be another source of uncertainty and confusion

There's more about lawyers' contribution to society in the law reports than the tabloids

Lawyers continue to face challenging market conditions, but in certain sections of the national media, the profession is still attacked with gusto.

Personal injury update

Vijay Ganapathy reviews the liability of members of the emergency services and ponders whether a vital filter has been lost in respect of unmeritorious claims

Keeping clients informed is your best complaint prevention tool

Informed clients are more likely to pay their bills and recommend you, says John Coulter

Withdrawal symptoms: when funders pull out

With commercial funding arrangements rising in popularity, litigators should be aware 'of the risk that funders can usually terminate an agreement, says Francesca Kaye

Grunge is the enemy within your business

For no fault of your own, there is ?probably too much friction stopping your firm from delivering successful outcomes, and you need to get rid of it, says ?Julian Summerhayes