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Crown Court 'covid' hours: Have your say

The government is consulting directly with lawyers on its proposed covid operating hours in the crown courts, but responses must be submitted by 10 December

Whiplash reforms: OIC service lacks independent oversight

MASS has called for an urgent review of governance arrangements for the new official injury claim (OIC) service, ahead of its April 2021 launch date 

An extra £500m for the courts doesn't go far enough

A £413m government investment into the family courts and tribunals, boost court capacity and support victims of crime, has been announced by the chancellor  

Legal sector must 'reinvent' itself to meet society's needs

The basic legal needs of many in society remain unmet, the Legal Services Board (LSB) has concluded in its 2020 10-year report 

From doleiros in Janeiros to London's real estate

Lawyers must break the chain of financial crime, Stephen Baker and Jessica Henson say 

Leave a trail

Susan Humble explains why you should keep a consistent paper trail demonstrating careful due diligence 

Clarifying costs variations

A rule update streamlines the process of revising and varying a costs budget, as Adam Grant explains

Sexist attitudes continue to stifle women's progression in leadership

A global study of law firms identified cultural attitudes about women's role at home as a key barrier to women's advancement in firm leadership