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The difference between life and death

The section of the market found in every town centre may not be in the best of health, but suggestions it's facing 'a certain death is unrealistic, says Martyn Brown

Crash and capture: how insurers want to cut out lawyers from the claims process

Arguments by insurers to cut portal fees further are just another attempt at removing independent lawyers from the compensation process, says Michael Williamson

Legal Aid Agency refuses to fund exceptional cases

Only two non-inquest cases get public funding in first three months after LASPO

How the smallest firms are getting the best out of ABS status

'A business as well as a law firm'

Clients value service more

The value of legal knowledge is diminishing, says Leeds solicitor Jonathan Wearing, and lawyers must accept it

Grayling outlines second wave of judicial review curbs

Legal aid available for 'meritorious' applications which fail to get permission

Circle the wagons or come out all guns blazing

If you want to fend off ABS marauders running amok in the 'new wild west of legal services you must use your website as an active marketing weapon, says Paul Hajek

ABS countdown | The Australians are coming

As Slater & Gordon continues to acquire English law firms, Stuart Bushell asks what can UK lawyers learn from the Australian approach and external investment generally