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Three quarters of lawyers struggle with client cash handling as law firms grapple with admin avalanche

Junior lawyers in the eye of the storm as 9 in 10 express concern over time and risks of manual payment processing

The changing role of lawyers in a cyber-attack

In an increasingly data driven world, cyber-attacks are more prolific and damaging than ever before, says Matt Dowson

Costs and conduct in financial remedy cases

Leora Taratula-Lyons examines recent case law on how costs are awarded in financial remedy proceedings following divorce

Flexible Working Bill unlikely to bring end to discrimination claims

While the Flexible Working Bill does improve workers' rights, it falls far short of what is required to properly protect employees from unscrupulous bosses, says Hina Belitz

Are you right-sourcing?

Lawyers across the board, are grappling with a challenging future Change is needed to thrive. However, a question all legal professionals should be asking themselves is: are our teams right-sourcing? Alexandra Morris explains.

The rights of travellers facing eviction from public land

Michael Imperato and Jack Felvus examine a significant case for the rights of travellers –  and for local authorities when undertaking evictions

SJ Interview: Chris Benson

Chris Benson is managing partner of Leigh Day He talks to Solicitors Journal about building the firm, negative stories in the press and the firm's collective action against UK water companies.

‘Lawyer bashing’ – the government’s misplaced focus

The Home Office's crackdown on "crooked" immigration lawyers suppresses genuine legal challenges, says Rubin Italia