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Transparent dealings

The profession wants to know what the Law Society is doing behind closed doors

Government seeks to force companies to offer full pension freedoms

Senior ministers have been very vocal about their disappointment with the industry's inability to instigate change sooner

Employment tribunal fees continue to undermine access to justice two years on

Employee claims down 60 per cent since introduction of fee system

Drivers' union to take on the might of Uber over worker's rights

Embattled taxi-app firm asserts drivers are 'partners' and not entitled to employment rights in the UK

Supreme Court rules government student loan scheme is disproportionate

Department for Business Innovation and Skills did not consider the impact of immigration-related blanket ban for student loans on young people with strong ties to the UK

Court of Appeal allows charities to challenge legal aid cuts for prisoners

Legal aid cuts means prisoners' access to justice being severely curtailed, says lawyer

Facebook launches 'online executor' function

'Your loved ones could potentially be faced with a heartrending reminder of your death'

Better business with human rights

As obligations for businesses increase, lawyers have a part to play in raising awareness and supporting clients to proactively manage human rights issues, says Sarah Smith