SDT decisions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
What we know about a ‘plan B’ Brexit
Brexit latest on immigration.
Through a different lens
In what will be a year of significant change, looking at legal tech through a quadrant model can help firms focus on new developments that will help their business strategy.
Sitting in judgement
Adversarial justice is founded upon representation and a properly functioning court system that can accommodate robust procedure. But is ‘reform’ pushing our jurisdiction into ‘inquisitorial’ territory? Eduardo Reyes reports from the latest Gazette roundtable
Starred digests: 14 February 2019
This week’s law reports include claims proceedings under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976, after the death of an entrepreneur in an accident involving an ambulance, for which the defendants conceded liability.
Flying a red flag
Majority of law firms are prioritising the issue of anti-money laundering in 2019.
When the whistle blows
The strike-off of Emily Scott has caused uproar, proving a review of the SRA’s whistblowing charter is very much welcome.
All about the money
Can the profession really attract the best talent when qualification debt is so high?
Dear HMCTS, tampons aren't dangerous
Court security officers may not place their hands inside visitors' bags but it's apparently OK to make lawyers feel humiliated.
Feminist interpretation of taking instructions
Developing a different approach when taking instructions and presenting cases may create new outcomes and precedents.
LGBT+ beyond the City
Smaller and regional law firms often struggle to replicate the City’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.
A code for private prosecutors
The Private Prosecutors’ Association (PPA) has launched a consultation on its draft code for private prosecutors.
News focus
News focus: Making the bar a 'happy place to be'
This year’s bar chair wants to end the profession’s ‘24/7 culture’ to improve wellbeing and help tackle retention woes. And he’s optimistic the MoJ is finally getting the message on funding
How to: give a client bad news
Solicitors are often the bearer of bad news to their clients, but there are ways to deliver this information without damaging your relationship. Katharine Freeland reports.
What’s in a name?
Change of Name: The Law and Practice (4th edition) | By Nasreen Pearce