Tue Jun 29 2010The Osborne book of cutsAs puzzled clients reach for the phone, partners have been scouring the budget small print in search of solutions. Solicitors Journal takes a look at some of the top concerns for the legal sector
Tue Jun 15 2010Cold comfort'Residual liberty' and the idea that the extent of deprivation is a relative question sit uncomfortably with the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, says David Hewitt
Tue Jun 08 2010Cutting a fine lineThe Court of Appeal's latest approach to solicitors' duties highlights the need for practitioners to exercise caution when advising clients, say Laura Taylor and Peter Maguire
Mon May 24 2010Seats of powerThe coalition government has put constitutional reform and the protection of civil liberties right at the heart of the parliamentary agenda. Seamus Burns explains the changes to come
Mon Apr 26 2010Comment: Early warnings across the pondDevelopments in the US merit attention, with the expansion of US firms into the UK market.
Tue Apr 13 2010Anti-file sharer firm denies "oppressive" tacticsA law firm that had targeted file sharers claiming they had unlawfully downloaded copyright-protected material has denied reports that its letters were "oppressive".
Tue Apr 13 2010Follow the instructions The ruling that solicitors can stop acting for clients whose instructions are unrealistic should reassure practitioners concerned about unreasonable requests, says Mike Willis
Tue Apr 06 2010SRA prepares for "new order" in legal servicesA new ‘outcomes-focused' approach will provide more effective regulation for law firms big and small, the Solicitors Regulation Authority announced as it launched ‘Freedom in Practice' last week.