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Mid-size firms feel the squeeze

Kevin Poulter considers how firms - particularly those in the middle sector - have dealt with the evolution of the legal market in 2015

The good, the bad, and the ugly in 2015

John van der Luit-Drummond bids farewell to a year that has been fruitful, tumultuous, and unpredictable for the profession

Exes' finances falsely inflated from online MoJ bug

Urgent investigation launched into 'potentially catastrophic' error

Government backs down on raising £10,000 claim cap

Though an increase in court fees sees ministers take another step forward in developing two-tier justice system

What does the future hold for third-party litigation funding?

David Greene, Ken Daly, and Jeunesse Edwards consider the development of third-party litigation funding, the risks and rewards involved, and whether there is a need for regulation of the growing industry

Hanging out the clean laundry

Homebuyers on an 'exclusive' development in Beverley, Yorkshire, have been banned from hanging out their washing in a way that could 'lower the tone of the area'.

Choose your battles

Fighting your client's corner during a divorce does not mean adopting a bullish stance; an amicable approach is just as likely to get the right results

Christmas comes early as Irwin Mitchell and Thomas Eggar complete £250m merger

Union transforms IM's business as chief executive expects further future growth