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Bar claims credit for delaying competitive tendering

Michael Todd QC, incoming chairman of the Bar Council, said the government's decision to delay competitive tendering for criminal legal aid by two years was the result of “a sustained effort by the Bar”.

Lord Judge calls for 'careful reform' of murder laws

Lord Judge has said a “careful reform” of the law on murder might reduce calls for the mandatory life sentence to be abolished.

Is there still a place for a moral compass in the business of law?

Jill King, Consultant and Former Global HR Director, Linklaters

Equal pay victory opens the way for ex-employees

Case 'would not have happened' under Jackson regime

SRA expects 20 applications for ABS status

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is expecting 20 organisations to apply for alternative business structure status when the regulator begins licensing ABSs on 3 January 2012, Solicitors Journal has learned. The first licences are due to be awarded six weeks later, in the second half of February.

Glimmer of hope for legal aid as cuts postponed

Six-month delay a 'personal defeat' for Clarke and Djanogly

Nothing ventured

With MDPs failing to gain traction, the relaxation of the profession's border controls may best lend itself to joint ventures between solicitors and accountants, says Stuart Bushell

Pensions update

Jennie Kreser shares her thoughts on the possible vehicles that employers can use to ensure that they comply with the new rules on workplace pension provision