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Law Society: covid-19 restrictions may need to remain in courts

Society president, I. Stephanie Boyce, has called for long-term investment to bolster the 'threadbare' justice system and beat covid backlogs

How law firms can increase the odds of successful tech adoption

Firms must find strong incentives and utilise the right people to successfully adopt new tech, argues Stephanie Vaughan.

It's good to talk: life skills for lawyers

Jonny Hurst explores how we can help students hone their 'talking' skills – crucial for a career in law

Legal expenses insurance: LSB report calls for wider advertising to consumers

An LSB survey identified misconceptions about legal expenses insurance which stop consumers accessing legal support

Ewing Law: the power of private practice in crime?

Tony Wyatt sets out the attributes and approaches of Ewing Law, a criminal firm serving private clients

Wellbeing: acknowledging our own need to change is the biggest lesson

Helen Hamilton-Shaw explains the hidden benefits of using neuroscience in our daily working practices

Working out remote working

Dr Alicia Fortinberry reflects on the challenges facing workers and leaders alike in the post-pandemic working world.

Probate fees: proposed rise 'unjustifiable' says Law Society

Proposed 'alignment' of costs would mean £118 price hike for professional service users