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Civil legal aid – invest now to stop system dying out

We’re calling on the justice secretary to urgently invest £11.3 million to stop legal aid from completely vanishing while the government carries out a review...

Five facts employers should know about junior lawyers

It’s a tough time for recruiting and retaining staff in the legal sector. Sophie Gould from Flex Legal explores what the next generation of lawyers...

Rising tide: why one law firm's adoption of tech benefits the entire legal industry

Deborah Witkiss from our strategic partner Dye & Durham, speaks to James Legal about their adoption of technology and how it has improved their relationship...

Client experience: the secret to winning business with less activity

Emma Egerton-Jones looks at how to tackle the twin challenges of retaining key clients and winning new ones.

Woeful statistics show Home Office still fighting backlog

Latest immigration statistics show there is still a long way to go to reduce the huge backlog at the Home Office, as justice may be...

HMRC reform of transfer pricing, permanent establishment and diverted profits tax – Law Society response

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is seeking reviews on potential reforms to legislation on transfer pricing, permanent establishments and diverted profits tax. Find out what...

It’s our priority to defend the profession against attacks from those in power

No lawyer should be criticised or targeted for doing their job. We’re working to robustly defend the profession, challenge rhetoric from politicians and counter perceptions...

PEPs, CDD and POCA: answering your questions

Our Practice Advice Service answers your anti-money laundering questions on politically exposed persons (PEPs), customer due diligence (CDD) and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002...

Reputation management: how to navigate a PR disaster

Reputation management specialist Nick McAleenan sets out what to consider if you find your firm in the eye of the storm.

Professional Enablers Taskforce should not detract from unworkable Illegal Migration Act

The government, regulators and law enforcement agencies already have the powers they need to deal with immigration advisers engaged in misconduct.

Make the switch: three tips for moving sectors

For in-house lawyers, moving to a legal role in a new industry can be a daunting prospect. Paul Cummins, council member for In-house Corporate, gives...

Much more action and investment needed to tackle unacceptable court delays

Measures announced by the government are a step in the right direction but much more needs to be done to tackle the criminal court backlogs.

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