Ending a retainer: when is it ethical to do so?
Abusive behaviour and failure to respond to clear instructions are valid reasons to terminate a retainer, but firms must nevertheless tread carefully, warns Mena Ruparel
29 May 2019
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Law Society unveils results of male-only roundtables on gender imbalance
The Law Society has published findings from a series of men-only roundtables as part of its Women in Leadership in Law project.
23 May 2019
Normalising flexible working patterns
A focus on skills in more flexible workplaces is key to achieving equality for women within the profession, says Dana Denis-Smith
8 May 2019
When is a liar not a liar?
Arguing that somebody else was in control of your actions is unlikely to be a defence to unethical behaviour, warns Mena Ruparel
1 May 2019
Women in law: learning from the legal pioneers
With more women than men entering the profession, the battle must move to representation at higher echelons and to unravelling a system not fit for purpose, says Dana Denis-Smith
16 April 2019
High Court strikes off solicitor for dishonestly overcharging
A clinical negligence solicitor has been struck off by the High Court for grossly overcharging clients.
3 April 2019
Lammy renews call for judicial diversity quotas
Labour MP David Lammy has told the Justice Committee that the government must introduce diversity quotas to the judicial appointments process.
28 March 2019
Regulators urged to shore up NDA guidance
Professor Richard Moorhead has criticised the Law Society’s guidance on the use of non-disclosure agreements describing it as “disappointing” and lacking “ethical leadership”.
21 March 2019
Full capacity: should you take instructions from client?
Litigators should be attuned to capacity issues before taking or proceedings with client instructions, warns Hannah Mantle
7 March 2019
Off the rails: the impact of low-level offences on your career
Minor wrongdoings such as failing to pay your train fare can get you struck off, warns Mena Ruparel
6 March 2019
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