Law firms must be proactive in shaping the ‘new normal’ in litigation
It’s incumbent on law firms to think about new more productive and cost-effective ways of working throughout the lifecycle of a case, while also keeping an eye on how things will change.
Chasing joy – employee wellbeing and the four-day week
I was six days into the Camino Portuguese, revelling in the simplicity of walking every day, cathartically clearing my head of long held baggage, when it happened.
Governing the automation of public decision-making
As the A-level results scandal in 2020 proved, scrutinising the ever-increasing use of algorithms and big data by government is essential in ensuring they operate fairly, lawfully and without bias.
Assessing partner profits – changes afoot
The way in which partnership profits are assessed is set to change with the introduction of Making Tax Digital, and the intention is that the basis period will change.
Another nail in the coffin of solicitors’ undertakings?
Every solicitor knows that an undertaking is serious stuff. Arguably it is the greatest power available to a solicitor – a promise, if broken, that will lead to immediate and serious consequences for the giver.
