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Falling on deaf ears

Despite more than 5,000 responses to the government's consultation, the legal aid bill offers few concessions. If enacted, it could deprive nearly 70 per cent of people currently eligible for legal aid of access to justice. According to the figures collated by the Legal Action Group, Liverpool, one of Britain's most deprived areas, is set to lose 80 per cent of its casework.

Speak up

The Sound Off For Justice campaign failed to have an impact on either the public or the government – let's hope it comes back bigger and louder, says Russell Conway

Think twice

It's a small world. I've just got on a train to London and it will take me exactly two hours (from Stockport) to arrive in the capital. I'll get stuck into some work and will be at Euston station before I realise it. Seems the North is not that far away after all.

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By Andrew Hedley, Director, Hedley Consulting

The duty of good faith: to be or not to be?

By Roderick I'Anson Banks, Barrister, Partnership Counsel

The common law cannot adapt to modern ideas of democracy

By John Gould, Senior Partner, Russell-Cooke

Collaboration with clients is the new imperative in law firm services

By Paul Lippe, CEO, Legal OnRamp

India's merger control regime still leaves many questions unanswered

By Pallavi S. Shroff, Senior Partner, Amarchand Mangaldas