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Law Society to examine BAME under-representation

The Law Society is launching virtual roundtable discussions to explore why BAME solicitors are under-represented at the senior level 

LeO still performing below par

The departing chief ombudsman Rebecca Marsh has admitted that the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) is still failing to meet the performance levels expected of it.

Forfeiture and motor manslaughter

Mark Pawlowski examines the Forfeiture Act in the context of a death caused by careless driving

East Leeds Law

Marilyn Stowe enjoys her first big win and makes a special client proud

Call to arms

A firm's post-pandemic success may depend on a concerted business development drive now, as Doug McPherson explains 

Lack of transparency in legal fees on divorce, report says

Solicitors' fees are becoming less transparent, according to a survey which revealed young people are increasingly borrowing money to fund divorces

22-week property transaction replicated in 10 minutes

A “shadow” conveyancing transaction has been completed in less than 10 minutes following a ground-breaking digital project 

LALYs go online for first time

LAPG's Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards winners appear via video link