The tendering date for civil and criminal legal aid contracts has been pushed back six months to October 2010 to give the Legal Services Commission (LSC) time to finalise arrangements.
Recent decisions have confirmed the finality of capital orders, says Caroline Lonsdale
What happens when expert evidence is unreliable? Finola Moss reports
At a time of heightened public concern about issues concerning child protection, it is more important than ever, and clearly in the public interest, that those solicitors and barristers with expertise in representing the interests of vulnerable families and children are not driven away from undertaking this work.
Global meltdown presents practitioners with a great opportunity for ADR, says James Pirrie
President of the Family Division outlines new principles on media access
Access to justice must be a priority for the government, according to a report from the Centre for Social Justice.
Part two: Shantanu Majumdar continues to unravel the complexities of bankruptcy annulment
Claire Sanders considers whether Radmacher v Granatino is a turning point for the enforceability of pre-nuptial agreements
Part one: Shantanu Majumdar examines debt cases & a judge’s prerogative to change his mind
From first-generation student to trailblazing president of the London Solicitors Litigation Association, John McElroy of Fieldfisher reflects on resilience, identity and the power of bringing your whole self to the law
Planning and environment team expands with partner hire in Manchester
Firm appoints chief operating officer to strengthen leadership team