Former trainee solicitor Tamara Rossi has launched an online petition demanding the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Law Society overhaul their procedures for dealing with bullying in law
‘It is one thing for accountancy practices to be expert in taxation, but quite another to be proficient in the conduct of civil or criminal litigation’
Applicants must have a wellbeing policy in place and be able to demonstrate their commitment to providing mental health support
Partners in legal aid firms are feeling the heat but, thanks to the government, can’t get out of the simmering pot, explains Steve Billot
Lawyer concerned new system could be ‘abused by unscrupulous applicants’
Implementing the new data protection regulation successfully must be a priority for the whole firm, not just the IT department, advises Alex Loquens
Melanie Hart reviews the primary requirements of the new pre-action protocol for debt claims
Firms too often make the mistake of filling leadership roles based on seniority rather than the ability to take the business forward, writes David Cliff
