What Does an Insurance Claims Advocate Do—and When Should You Contact One?
An insurance claim can quickly become difficult to manage when evidence, valuations, policy wording and settlement decisions are disputed. Discover what a UK insurance claims advocate does, how they can support policyholders and when seeking professional assistance may be worthwhile.
The Best Candidate Never Reached the Interview
AI promised to make recruitment faster, fairer and more intelligent. But what if it is quietly rejecting the unconventional thinkers, experienced career-changers and exceptional candidates companies need most? When algorithms reward recognisability over potential, the greatest hiring risk may no longer be choosing the wrong person—it may be never meeting the right one.
The Clock Is Ticking On The Billable Hour…
The billable hour has dominated legal pricing for generations—but in an age of squeezed budgets, smarter technology and rising demands for transparency, is selling time still fair? As fixed fees promise greater certainty for clients and stronger incentives for efficient law firms, the profession faces a provocative question: should legal value be measured by how long the work takes, or by what the lawyer actually achieves?
Do I Need a Will?
A will isn’t only for later life—it’s a practical way to protect the people you care about and ensure your wishes are understood. Discover nine signs that it may be time to make or update your will, what to prepare for your appointment, and what you can expect from the will-writing process.
Artificial Intelligence in Law
Artificial intelligence promises to make legal services faster, more affordable and more accessible. Yet recent UK cases involving fabricated authorities reveal the danger of treating persuasive AI-generated answers as reliable legal research. This article considers both sides of the debate and argues that AI has a valuable place in law—but only when lawyers retain responsibility, verify every material output and exercise the professional judgment on which justice and public trust depend.
Mediation v Court
Court proceedings can provide a binding legal decision, but they may also involve significant time, cost and uncertainty. Mediation offers a confidential and flexible alternative that allows the parties to retain control and explore practical solutions. Discover the key differences—and which approach may be better suited to your dispute.
When Is the Right Time to Bring in a Workplace Mediator?
Workplace conflict is often easier to resolve before communication breaks down and positions become entrenched. Discover seven signs that it may be time to involve a workplace mediator—and how early, impartial support can help colleagues rebuild communication, address underlying concerns and establish a constructive way forward.