Are physically disabled people being excluded?
Disability History Month.
Succession planners
Which area of law should an ambitious and intellectually curious lawyer aim for upon qualification? A growing number are deciding that the dust has come off the private client world, reports Katharine Freeland.
A safe way to die?
A private member’s bill introduced by Kim Leadbeater MP represents the strongest chance yet that assisted dying could be made legal in England and Wales. Do its safeguards answer the critics? Eduardo Reyes reports.
Neurodiversity: Tech that can help in the workplace
From noise-cancelling headphones and standing desks, to software like note-taking apps and collaboration tools, technology can play a part in supporting neurodivergent employees.
Legal heroes: We are the champions
From protecting elephants to combating sexual abuse overseas, the Law Society’s Legal Heroes are changing the world for the better. Catherine Baksi profiles this year’s award winners.
Law Centres: Poor relations
At a time of historically high demand, law centres starved of funds have been closing their doors. Supply and demand are heading in opposite directions, reports Catherine Baksi.
Climate litigation: A change in the weather
The dominoes are starting to fall in international climate litigation, as England and Wales establishes itself as the lead jurisdiction. Maria Shahid reports.
Building bridges
A 1994 report by Sir Michael Latham revolutionised the handling of construction disputes, ushering in an adjudication system where parties would ‘pay now, argue later’. Three decades on, reports Maria Shahid, the reforms still divide lawyers.
Ethics of in-house
When a solicitor enters the realm of being in-house, do the boundaries change from that of private practice?
AI and the Importance of the Legal Chronology
Sponsored content. Harry Boxall, founder at Safelink, explains what a legal chronology should offer.
AI and the Importance of the Legal Chronology
Sponsored content. Harry Boxall, founder at Safelink, explains what a legal chronology should offer.
Your roadmap to law firm success
Catrin Macleod, Product Manager at Dye & Durham, on why legal practice management is important (sponsored content).
Improved Practising Certificate Renewal Portal: now live
(Sponsored content.) Craig Reid, Sales Director at Shire Professional Funding, on enhancements made to the payment portal for Practising Certificate fees.
'Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of.' Socrates
(Sponsored content.) Does Your Reputation Accurately Reflect Your Brand?
The cost of birth trauma
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Insight: Preparing law firms for the impact of AI
Sponsored content. Gareth Walker, CEO at LEAP UK, on the opportunity presented by artificial intelligence.
Insight: Generative AI tools in the legal market and the escalating enthusiasm
Sponsored content. Laura Halls, Content Marketing Manager at LexisNexis, takes a deep dive into the intensifying hunger for generative AI tools across the UK legal market.
Breaking tradition: Irwin Mitchell leads industry shift with Lexis+ AI
(Sponsored content.) Tahsin Arabi explores the transforming legal landscape thanks to the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence.
Seven in ten wills ignore the issue of digital legacy
How many of us have planned a good digital legacy? Solicitors and financial advisers can help change that. (Advertising feature.)
Recognising and overcoming digital burnout
What is digital burnout and how can you combat it?