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A softer Mitchell touch?

Flexibility is an option in the courts where arrangements are accepted by both parties, says Eleanor Kilner

Cash on delivery: firms must not fear billing clients

For a profession used to arguing, and tackling sensitive and emotional issues, why does asking for payment seem so difficult, asks Tony Brown

How to agree on a reasonable extension

John Bramhall and Melissa Jones examine Lord Justice Jackson's ruling on extensions of time

Local government update

A lack of online activity presents a gaping hole in many authorities' operating capabilities, and lawyers must be watchful of the legal implications, says Peter Hill

Employment update

Ryan Clement discusses cases covering the test for remittal of proceedings, TUPE and employers' duty to inform, and reasonable adjustments required for disabled persons

SRA PII consultation: flawed, rushed and dangerous

In a harsh economic environment, the cost of professional indemnity insurance (PII) has become particularly burdensome on the legal profession. Solicitors Journal, in partnership with Miller Insurance Services LLP (Miller), invited key stakeholders to discuss what the SRA's latest consultation on PII means for all law firms

ADR won't stay second choice for long

Private dispute resolution will pave the way for party controlled and economical mediation between parties in finance disputes, believes Michael Cover

Cultivating a balanced approach to leadership across your firm

By Sue Beavil, Learning and Organisational Development Manager, Slater & Gordon