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Diversity still lacking at senior levels

More than 40 per cent of male solicitors in private practice are partners, compared to less than 20 per cent of women and 20 per...

The cost of solicitors' bills

There are opportunities for costs lawyers in challenging solicitors' bills, but Claire Green says they are also the answer to the problem

Collaborating for success

How can law firms learn lessons on collaboration from the construction industry? Sally Calverley and Martin Griffiths explore the benefits of collaborative relationships and how...

Judiciary explained with new online course

The Modern Judiciary: Who they are, what they do and why it matters is a massive online open course (MOOC) developed by the judiciary in...

Online probate service launched

A national pilot allowing legal professionals to access an online probate service is being rolled out by HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS).

Bleak house, bleak future

The statutory framework for how councils should support homeless children is good, but the overall housing and welfare system and council cuts risk failure to...

Better budgeting

There are opportunities for costs lawyers in challenging solicitors' bills, but Claire Green says they are also the answer to the problem

A discount too far for insurers

UK-wide parity is needed for a more accurate discount rate to be set when the next review comes round in five years, says Ben Posford