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Seven ways to support whistleblowing as legal counsel

Whistleblowing is a powerful tool for promoting ethical organisational practices. Jan Stappers explores the indispensable role of legal experts in this sphere.

Milestone climate change guidance for solicitors

Milestone climate change guidance has been launched by the Law Society of England and Wales.

Restricted and independent financial advice: myth vs reality

St. James's Place explores some of the myths and misconceptions around restricted and independent financial advisers.

Government set to miss target to reduce courts backlog

New data released today (13 April) shows that problems in the criminal justice system are persisting, the Law Society of England and Wales has said....

Our research shows that junior lawyers are less happy, less fulfilled and more anxious. Why?

Our PC survey delivered stark results about the wellbeing of junior lawyers: they find their work more stressful and less meaningful. Lizzy Lim and Baljinder...

‘No-fault’ divorce: One year on

A year on since landmark marriage laws were implemented, the latest statistics show separating couples are making use of the new ‘no-fault’ divorce law. However,...

Nearly two thirds of lawyers believe access to justice has worsened over the last decade

A new survey of solicitors indicates that the profession views the reduction in legal aid availability as a major reason for the decline in access...

Firms using gender pay gap reporting to drive positive change

Mandatory gender pay gap reporting* has enabled law firms to be transparent about how they can support women solicitors in their careers.

Family court system still mired with delays

Newly-released family court statistics show that the family courts continue to face significant backlogs and delays.

What would you do if your partner stole from your firm?

Alan Sheeley, Samantha Palmer and Michael Reading share key actions you must take should you receive an allegation of fraud within your firm.

Victims let down by dismantled criminal justice

Figures released today show the miniscule progress on tackling the criminal court backlogs which are leaving people’s lives in limbo as they wait years for...

A decade of cuts: Legal aid in tatters

Ten years since the government took an axe to legal aid, justice is increasingly out of reach for those in most need, as evidenced by...

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