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Will dashcams bring an end to road accident disputes?

In-car recording devices can help to resolve liability for an accident more quickly and make a significant difference to ensuring victims get the help they need, explains Claire Howard

Reform the Solicitors Compensation Fund, says lawyer

SRA acknowledges further review of system needed to better serve the public

Is your firm making the most of its customer service?

Qamar Anwar warns law firms about the dangers of not treating clients like consumers and makes recommendations for meeting customer demands in the digital age

Judging the judges

The recent resignation of Dame Lowell Goddard and criticisms of Mr Justice Peter Smith are likely to have dented the public's faith in the judiciary

Act now to stop fraudulent PI claims

To underline that intention, in 2014 the coalition government published the Nuisance Calls Action Plan, alongside which the former justice secretary Chris Grayling unveiled plans to impose fines of hundreds of thousands of pounds on claims management companies (CMCs) engaging in unsolicited calls and texts and other 'bad practices'.

Brexit and the conveyancer

Jennifer Martin considers the latest risk and outlook for the UK property market

Progression on prostitution laws must go further

A liberal and progressive parliamentary report on sex workers is heartening, says Nigel Richardson, but the criminal law needs to be clear and consistently enforced

Overcoming adversity in 'the face of uncertainty

By focusing on areas such as team structure and client management, medical negligence firms can prepare for changes in the sector, writes Georgia Briscoe