Time for the tanks to get off the SFO’s lawn
Changes needed at SFO, but continual attacks betray confidence in regulatory body.
Europhile in at Petty France
David Lidington claims to care passionately about access to justice, but his voting record is open to question.
Climate change on corporate behaviour
Demands for a new corporate offence of failing to prevent human rights abuses are becoming mainstream.
Post-separation accrual
Valuations for potential future accrual are becoming more complex.
The ethical dimension
Can in-house lawyers be a moral compass for the organisations which employ them, or should general counsel ‘have the back’ of the CEO and the board?
Keeping the family silver
Does the LSB believe in a free market or a market engineered by a state actor?
Tired of figuring it out
The new bill will be just another headache for lawyers to deal with
Knowing when to stop
Professional indemnity insurance reforms have been a success. But do we need more?
Budgeting: do we now have all the answers?
Ruling in Harrison provides some welcome certainty - but only some.
Global challenges in Brexit times
The same urgent topics are preoccupying major bars and law societies across the world.
Pro bono support when tragedy strikes
Solicitors' response to devastating events has shown community spirit at its best.
UK must not self-harm
The Law Society is ready to play its part in securing the best possible Brexit deal.
BOOK REVIEW: Foundation course
Building an Outstanding Legal Team: Battle-Tested Strategies from a General Counsel
How to: Take a sabbatical
A solicitor can return from a sabbatical refreshed and brimming with ideas. The experience can leave a lasting imprint on a law firm’s culture too.
Act for SMEs
Law firms must be innovative with charging structures to exploit rising demand from 5.5 million SMEs.
Make agile working work
Professionals are demanding flexible working – and legal employers which have responded claim excellent results
Court on camera
Trucker appeals jail sentence for causing death by dangerous driving
32-month prison sentence appealed: Joseph Smith was jailed in February for causing death by dangerous driving.
