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How far should a solicitor’s duty of undivided loyalty go? Jonathan Pratt explains

Deploying more unqualified and unregulated case workers is a false and unjust economy, says Des Hudson

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Richard Harrison has his patience tested
by over-hasty lawyers

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The new code of conduct requires a formal contractual approach, not woolly marketing-speak, says Richard Harrison

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Lord Scarman’s modest approach towards reverse burdens of proof was correct, says Richard Glover

Do solicitors still have to pay counsel under the new code of conduct? Barbara Hewson investigates

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Eversheds Sutherland—Claire Petheram

Eversheds Sutherland—Claire Petheram

Eversheds Sutherland strengthens top-ranked pensions practice with appointment of former global head of pensions

mfg Solicitors—Hannah Finnegan

mfg Solicitors—Hannah Finnegan

Law firm strengthens private client team to support continued growth

Devonshires—Andrew Cromb

Devonshires—Andrew Cromb

Devonshires expands offering with appointment of tax partner Andrew Cromb

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Legal aid deserts leave almost one in four without adequate access to justice
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has warned solicitors and law firms that using artificial intelligence does not alter their professional obligations, amid concerns over inaccurate legal material and client confidentiality
Can a meticulously maintained spreadsheet turn a couple’s informal financial arrangements into legally enforceable obligations? 
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