Tue Jun 29 2010
The Osborne book of cuts
As 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 Risk & Compliance
The Osborne book of cuts
Tue Jun 15 2010
Cold 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 HewittTue Jun 08 2010
Cutting a fine line
The 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 MaguireMon May 24 2010
Seats of power
The 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 comeMon Apr 26 2010
Comment: Early warnings across the pond
Developments in the US merit attention, with the expansion of US firms into the UK market.Tue Apr 13 2010
Anti-file sharer firm denies "oppressive" tactics
A 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 2010
Follow the instructions
The ruling that solicitors can stop acting for clients whose instructions are unrealistic should reassure practitioners concerned about unreasonable requests, says Mike WillisTue Apr 06 2010
SRA prepares for "new order" in legal services
A 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.