Practice management
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NewsIn depth: How interest on client account schemes work abroad
The government’s plans for an Interest on Lawyers’ Client Account scheme are flawed – that was the consensus at a recent conference exploring how existing ILCAs operate internationally.
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NewsConveyancing: Tax adviser registration 'could be deferred'
Law Society president also updates members on government’s plan to seize client account interest.
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OpinionShock, anger and lost caseloads: A chartered legal executive on life since Mazur
We speak to the law firm director told by the court she could no longer represent her client.
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NewsEquity partnership still heavily dominated by men, SRA data shows
Proportion of female lawyers continues to soar but seniority gap continues.
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NewsPM Law windup begins as police probe alleged fraud
Liquidator appointed to group companies as South Yorkshire force investigates.
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NewsConsumer watchdog debates corporate law firm levy
Legal Services Consumer Panel resurrects controversial proposal of imposing a levy on large law firms to help fund justice.
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NewsDirector exits triggered collapse of Chinese satellite firm
Zhong Lun Law Firm was wound down at the end of last year after failing to secure insurance.
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NewsTrump abandons attempts to punish law firms
US Justice Department drops efforts to appeal court rulings finding executive orders unconstitutional.
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NewsShoosmiths staff compete to win £25,000 or new car
National firm offering prize for the best ideas to build better client relationships or results.
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NewsNorth-west claims firm closes as key funder pulls capital
Director says AWH Solicitors was unable to secure funding for ongoing caseload: ’the market simply isn’t there’.
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NewsLIVE: Court of Appeal hears submissions on day two of crucial Mazur case
Follow our coverage live from the Royal Courts of Justice...
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OpinionIn our hour of need
James E Hurford reviews 'Time Management for Lawyers: Making Every Six Minutes Count'.
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NewsIn depth: Mazur - defeat could slam the door on the next generation
'This could define your future' - Legal executives, paralegals and trainees know how much is at stake.
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FeatureAI and disclosure: Too much information
In 2026 GenAI will cease being a side conversation and become part of mainstream best practice in disclosure, reports Maria Shahid. But how?
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NewsIn depth: Lammy's plan to seize client account interest faces bitter opposition
Early responses to a consultation on the government’s plan to seize interest on client accounts are hostile. Even not-for-profits worry that the cash will be used to cross-subsidise day-to-day spending.
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ProfileOur legal lives: Ella Clarkson and Jagtara Taak
With a growing number of firms offering solicitor-apprenticeships as an alternative route into the legal profession, Monidipa Fouzder spoke to two apprentices about their journey so far.
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NewsFirm launches scholarship in memory of much-loved late colleague
Jenny Lewis spent more than 10 years working her way up to a leading role in high-street practice.
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NewsPrivate equity house shuns sale option to hold on to fast-growing firm
Fletchers Group announces long-term backing from an affiliate of owner Sun Capital.
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OpinionMy digested week
A firm closure, an agentic AI and the deadline for the Ministry of Justice client account interest consultation.